YEARLY HIGH
0.2569 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.2547 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2553 BBD

2019 HKD to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the HKD to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 4, valuing the pair at 0.2569. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 5, dropping to 0.2547.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0021 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2551 to the December average rate of 0.2563, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.2569 was up 0.25% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.2563, 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 6,422 BBD
2018 Average 6,380 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 6,369 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 53.58 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.2564
0.2547
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 0.2550, compared to 0.2555 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2550
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2555

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 0.0014 BBD (High: 0.2568 / Low: 0.2554). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BBD (High: 0.2549 / Low: 0.2547).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0014
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2019: 0.2560) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.2548), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0012 (+0.46%).

2019 Avg (July) 0.2560
2018 Avg (July) 0.2548

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2554 0.2549 0.2551
February 0.2549 0.2548 0.2549
March 0.2549 0.2547 0.2548
April 0.2552 0.2548 0.2549
May 0.2551 0.2548 0.2548
June 0.2561 0.2550 0.2555
July 0.2569 0.2555 0.2560
August 0.2556 0.2549 0.2551
September 0.2558 0.2550 0.2552
October 0.2552 0.2549 0.2550
November 0.2557 0.2552 0.2555
December 0.2568 0.2554 0.2563