2018 HKD to BAM Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2219 BAM

YEARLY LOW

0.2004 BAM

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2112 BAM

2018 HKD to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HKD to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 0.2219. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 0.2004.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0215 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2052 to the December average rate of 0.2197, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2219 was down 8.42% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2423, 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 5,548 BAM

2017 Average 5,565 BAM

Yearly Trough Low 5,011 BAM

Transaction Impact: A difference of 537.19 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2214

0.2006

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 0.2061, compared to 0.2163 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0102 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2061

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2163

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0093 BAM (High: 0.2159 / Low: 0.2066). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0039 BAM (High: 0.2218 / Low: 0.2179).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0093

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0039

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0028 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0028

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.2192) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2135), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0057 (+2.66%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.2192

2017 Avg (November) 0.2135

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2095	0.2006	0.2052
February	0.2047	0.2004	0.2024
March	0.2051	0.2007	0.2023
April	0.2061	0.2013	0.2028
May	0.2159	0.2066	0.2106
June	0.2161	0.2107	0.2135
July	0.2150	0.2079	0.2128
August	0.2202	0.2121	0.2157
September	0.2158	0.2088	0.2135
October	0.2203	0.2125	0.2172
November	0.2219	0.2127	0.2192
December	0.2218	0.2179	0.2197