YEARLY HIGH
1.1495 HKD
YEARLY LOW
1.1224 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1361 HKD

2022 BOB to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BOB to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 18, valuing the pair at 1.1495. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 1.1224.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0271 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1310 to the December average rate of 1.1268, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.1495 was up 1.29% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.1348, 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 5,748 HKD
2021 Average 5,630 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 5,612 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 135.56 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.1432
1.1253
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 1.1369, compared to 1.1352 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1369
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1352

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was October, with a trading range of 0.0223 HKD (High: 1.1488 / Low: 1.1266). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0083 HKD (High: 1.1307 / Low: 1.1224).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0223
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0083

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0072 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0072

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 1.1365) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.1272), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0094 (+0.83%).

2022 Avg (September) 1.1365
2021 Avg (September) 1.1272

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1382 1.1286 1.1310
February 1.1441 1.1284 1.1333
March 1.1414 1.1312 1.1374
April 1.1431 1.1281 1.1386
May 1.1484 1.1382 1.1416
June 1.1419 1.1320 1.1396
July 1.1482 1.1381 1.1417
August 1.1443 1.1276 1.1365
September 1.1495 1.1289 1.1365
October 1.1488 1.1266 1.1358
November 1.1494 1.1274 1.1341
December 1.1307 1.1224 1.1268