2018 HKD to BBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2563 BBD

YEARLY LOW

0.2548 BBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2552 BBD

2018 HKD to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HKD to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 0.2563. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 18, dropping to 0.2548.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0015 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2558 to the December average rate of 0.2557, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2563 was down 1.21% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2594, 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 6,406 BBD

2017 Average 6,416 BBD

Yearly Trough Low 6,369 BBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 37.72 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2559

0.2547

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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 0.2552, compared to 0.2552 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2552

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2552

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0013 BBD (High: 0.2561 / Low: 0.2548). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BBD (High: 0.2548 / Low: 0.2548).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0013

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.2557) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2560), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0003 (-0.12%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.2557

2017 Avg (December) 0.2560

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2559	0.2556	0.2558
February	0.2558	0.2555	0.2557
March	0.2555	0.2548	0.2551
April	0.2550	0.2548	0.2548
May	0.2550	0.2548	0.2548
June	0.2549	0.2548	0.2549
July	0.2550	0.2548	0.2548
August	0.2548	0.2548	0.2548
September	0.2561	0.2548	0.2552
October	0.2555	0.2549	0.2552
November	0.2558	0.2552	0.2555
December	0.2563	0.2553	0.2557