YEARLY HIGH
0.2580 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.2573 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2578 BBD

2013 HKD to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the HKD to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.2580. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 6, dropping to 0.2573.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0007 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2580 to the December average rate of 0.2579, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.2580 was down 0.13% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.2584, 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 6,451 BBD
2012 Average 6,446 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 6,432 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18.49 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.2580
0.2576
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to BBD 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 0.2578, compared to 0.2579 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2578
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2579

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was April, with a trading range of 0.0004 BBD (High: 0.2577 / Low: 0.2573). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BBD (High: 0.2580 / Low: 0.2579).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.2580) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.2576), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+0.13%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.2580
2012 Avg (January) 0.2576

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2580 0.2578 0.2580
February 0.2579 0.2578 0.2579
March 0.2579 0.2576 0.2577
April 0.2577 0.2573 0.2576
May 0.2578 0.2576 0.2577
June 0.2579 0.2576 0.2577
July 0.2579 0.2578 0.2578
August 0.2579 0.2578 0.2579
September 0.2580 0.2579 0.2579
October 0.2580 0.2579 0.2579
November 0.2580 0.2579 0.2580
December 0.2580 0.2579 0.2579