YEARLY HIGH
0.8950 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.8851 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8907 BOB

2015 HKD to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the HKD to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 0.8950. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 3, dropping to 0.8851.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0099 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8916 to the December average rate of 0.8906, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.8950 was down 0.49% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.8994, 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 22,374 BOB
2014 Average 22,281 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 22,128 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 246.54 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.8918
0.8893
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to BOB 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 0.8907, compared to 0.8907 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8907
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8907

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.0076 BOB (High: 0.8927 / Low: 0.8851). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 BOB (High: 0.8926 / Low: 0.8900).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0076
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 0.8916) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.8911), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0005 (+0.05%).

2015 Avg (January) 0.8916
2014 Avg (January) 0.8911

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8950 0.8903 0.8916
February 0.8929 0.8898 0.8909
March 0.8920 0.8880 0.8905
April 0.8918 0.8881 0.8905
May 0.8921 0.8893 0.8909
June 0.8922 0.8876 0.8901
July 0.8929 0.8885 0.8902
August 0.8941 0.8869 0.8895
September 0.8926 0.8900 0.8912
October 0.8937 0.8906 0.8916
November 0.8924 0.8894 0.8911
December 0.8927 0.8851 0.8906