YEARLY HIGH
0.2289 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.2163 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2229 BAM

2019 HKD to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the HKD to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 0.2289. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 0.2163.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0126 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2183 to the December average rate of 0.2256, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.2289 was up 3.15% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.2219, 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 5,723 BAM
2018 Average 5,282 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 5,408 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 314.93 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.2274
0.2175
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 0.2207, compared to 0.2252 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0045 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2207
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2252

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was September, with a trading range of 0.0048 BAM (High: 0.2289 / Low: 0.2241). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 BAM (High: 0.2239 / Low: 0.2217).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0048
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2019: 0.2266) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.2135), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0131 (+6.14%).

2019 Avg (September) 0.2266
2018 Avg (September) 0.2135

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2202 0.2163 0.2183
February 0.2212 0.2174 0.2195
March 0.2220 0.2188 0.2203
April 0.2240 0.2203 0.2219
May 0.2239 0.2217 0.2228
June 0.2239 0.2198 0.2214
July 0.2249 0.2216 0.2232
August 0.2259 0.2218 0.2241
September 0.2289 0.2241 0.2266
October 0.2281 0.2234 0.2256
November 0.2273 0.2235 0.2259
December 0.2270 0.2236 0.2256