YEARLY HIGH
0.2580 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.2563 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2573 BBD

2021 HKD to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the HKD to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.2580. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 0.2563.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0017 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2580 to the December average rate of 0.2564, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.2580 was down 0.02% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.2581, 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 6,450 BBD
2020 Average 6,446 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 6,407 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 43.25 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.2581
0.2563
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 0.2577, compared to 0.2569 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2577
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2569

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.0008 BBD (High: 0.2578 / Low: 0.2569). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 BBD (High: 0.2580 / Low: 0.2579).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2021: 0.2580) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.2572), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0007 (+0.28%).

2021 Avg (February) 0.2580
2020 Avg (February) 0.2572

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2580 0.2579 0.2580
February 0.2580 0.2578 0.2580
March 0.2579 0.2572 0.2576
April 0.2578 0.2569 0.2574
May 0.2577 0.2574 0.2576
June 0.2578 0.2575 0.2577
July 0.2575 0.2570 0.2574
August 0.2573 0.2567 0.2569
September 0.2574 0.2568 0.2571
October 0.2573 0.2568 0.2571
November 0.2570 0.2564 0.2567
December 0.2567 0.2563 0.2564