2018 BOB to HKD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1439 HKD

YEARLY LOW

1.1226 HKD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1343 HKD

2018 BOB to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BOB to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 23, valuing the pair at 1.1439. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 1.1226.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0213 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1313 to the December average rate of 1.1317, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.1439 was up 0.53% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.1379, 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 5,719 HKD

2017 Average 5,616 HKD

Yearly Trough Low 5,613 HKD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 106.55 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.1374

1.1308

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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 1.1341, compared to 1.1344 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1341

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1344

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0184 HKD (High: 1.1410 / Low: 1.1226). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 HKD (High: 1.1328 / Low: 1.1305).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0184

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0031 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0031

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 1.1368) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.1233), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0135 (+1.20%).

2018 Avg (July) 1.1368

2017 Avg (July) 1.1233

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1410	1.1226	1.1313
February	1.1328	1.1305	1.1318
March	1.1367	1.1309	1.1346
April	1.1405	1.1348	1.1359
May	1.1379	1.1313	1.1357
June	1.1372	1.1315	1.1353
July	1.1439	1.1329	1.1368
August	1.1404	1.1338	1.1365
September	1.1368	1.1279	1.1334
October	1.1399	1.1324	1.1344
November	1.1423	1.1285	1.1338
December	1.1338	1.1267	1.1317