YEARLY HIGH
0.1971 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.1828 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1900 BAM

2013 HKD to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the HKD to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 9, valuing the pair at 0.1971. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 27, dropping to 0.1828.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0143 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1899 to the December average rate of 0.1842, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1971 was down 5.81% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.2092, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,927 BAM
2012 Average 4,910 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 4,569 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 357.89 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1956
0.1832
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to BAM 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 0.1921, compared to 0.1879 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0042 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1921
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1879

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.0082 BAM (High: 0.1931 / Low: 0.1849). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0025 BAM (High: 0.1908 / Low: 0.1884).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0082
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0025

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0039 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0039

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2013: 0.1928) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.2053), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0125 (-6.08%).

2013 Avg (July) 0.1928
2012 Avg (July) 0.2053

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1934 0.1860 0.1899
February 0.1931 0.1849 0.1889
March 0.1969 0.1929 0.1946
April 0.1967 0.1918 0.1936
May 0.1964 0.1916 0.1943
June 0.1940 0.1886 0.1914
July 0.1971 0.1899 0.1928
August 0.1908 0.1884 0.1894
September 0.1921 0.1866 0.1889
October 0.1866 0.1828 0.1850
November 0.1889 0.1856 0.1871
December 0.1862 0.1831 0.1842