2017 BOB to HKD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1379 HKD

YEARLY LOW

1.1076 HKD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1232 HKD

2017 BOB to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BOB to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 13, valuing the pair at 1.1379. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 20, dropping to 1.1076.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0303 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1210 to the December average rate of 1.1301, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.1379 was up 0.07% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.1371, 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 5,689 HKD

2016 Average 5,626 HKD

Yearly Trough Low 5,538 HKD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 151.26 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.1312

1.1182

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 1.1216, compared to 1.1249 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0033 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1216

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1249

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 0.0206 HKD (High: 1.1282 / Low: 1.1076). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0111 HKD (High: 1.1299 / Low: 1.1188).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0206

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0111

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0044 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0044

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 1.1301) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.1209), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0092 (+0.82%).

2017 Avg (December) 1.1301

2016 Avg (December) 1.1209

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1261	1.1134	1.1210
February	1.1286	1.1158	1.1213
March	1.1321	1.1183	1.1216
April	1.1288	1.1148	1.1208
May	1.1271	1.1122	1.1214
June	1.1299	1.1188	1.1236
July	1.1321	1.1171	1.1233
August	1.1322	1.1118	1.1235
September	1.1282	1.1076	1.1193
October	1.1338	1.1147	1.1287
November	1.1304	1.1133	1.1243
December	1.1379	1.1239	1.1301