2017 HKD to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9028 BOB

YEARLY LOW

0.8788 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.8903 BOB

2017 HKD to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HKD to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 20, valuing the pair at 0.9028. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 13, dropping to 0.8788.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0240 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8920 to the December average rate of 0.8849, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.9028 was up 0.57% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.8977, 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 22,571 BOB

2016 Average 22,218 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 21,970 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 600.08 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.8943

0.8840

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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 0.8916, compared to 0.8890 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0026 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8916

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8890

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 0.0165 BOB (High: 0.9028 / Low: 0.8863). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0088 BOB (High: 0.8938 / Low: 0.8850).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0165

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0088

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0075 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0075

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 0.8935) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.8917), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0017 (+0.19%).

2017 Avg (September) 0.8935

2016 Avg (September) 0.8917

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8982	0.8880	0.8920
February	0.8962	0.8861	0.8918
March	0.8942	0.8833	0.8916
April	0.8970	0.8859	0.8923
May	0.8991	0.8872	0.8918
June	0.8938	0.8850	0.8900
July	0.8952	0.8833	0.8902
August	0.8995	0.8832	0.8901
September	0.9028	0.8863	0.8935
October	0.8971	0.8820	0.8860
November	0.8982	0.8847	0.8895
December	0.8897	0.8788	0.8849