YEARLY HIGH
1.1293 HKD
YEARLY LOW
1.1119 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1220 HKD

2014 BOB to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the BOB to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 15, valuing the pair at 1.1293. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 4, dropping to 1.1119.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0174 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1222 to the December average rate of 1.1221, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 1.1293 was down 0.02% compared to the 2013 peak of 1.1295, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BOB based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 5,647 HKD
2013 Average 5,584 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 5,559 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 87.06 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

1.1231
1.1209
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to HKD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1.1223, compared to 1.1218 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1223
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1218

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.0124 HKD (High: 1.1243 / Low: 1.1119). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 HKD (High: 1.1221 / Low: 1.1208).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0124
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2014: 1.1224) against the same month in 2013 (average: 1.1220), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0005 (+0.04%).

2014 Avg (October) 1.1224
2013 Avg (October) 1.1220

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1259 1.1195 1.1222
February 1.1256 1.1205 1.1229
March 1.1251 1.1208 1.1227
April 1.1230 1.1198 1.1217
May 1.1231 1.1201 1.1219
June 1.1230 1.1213 1.1221
July 1.1221 1.1208 1.1215
August 1.1224 1.1188 1.1215
September 1.1243 1.1119 1.1211
October 1.1293 1.1175 1.1224
November 1.1251 1.1199 1.1224
December 1.1232 1.1208 1.1221