2018 HKD to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8908 BOB

YEARLY LOW

0.8742 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.8816 BOB

2018 HKD to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HKD to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 0.8908. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 23, dropping to 0.8742.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0166 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8839 to the December average rate of 0.8836, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.8908 was down 1.33% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.9028, 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 22,270 BOB

2017 Average 22,257 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 21,855 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 414.88 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.8844

0.8792

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 0.8818, compared to 0.8815 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8818

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8815

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0143 BOB (High: 0.8908 / Low: 0.8765). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 BOB (High: 0.8846 / Low: 0.8827).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0143

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.8839) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.8920), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0081 (-0.91%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.8839

2017 Avg (January) 0.8920

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8908	0.8765	0.8839
February	0.8846	0.8827	0.8836
March	0.8842	0.8797	0.8814
April	0.8812	0.8768	0.8803
May	0.8839	0.8788	0.8805
June	0.8838	0.8794	0.8808
July	0.8827	0.8742	0.8796
August	0.8820	0.8769	0.8799
September	0.8866	0.8797	0.8823
October	0.8831	0.8772	0.8815
November	0.8862	0.8754	0.8820
December	0.8876	0.8820	0.8836