2019 HKD to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8887 BOB

YEARLY LOW

0.8671 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.8820 BOB

2019 HKD to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the HKD to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 0.8887. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 0.8671.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0216 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8810 to the December average rate of 0.8856, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.8887 was down 0.23% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.8908, 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 22,218 BOB

2018 Average 22,040 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 21,678 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 540.37 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.8862

0.8795

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 0.8811, compared to 0.8830 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8811

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8830

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0167 BOB (High: 0.8838 / Low: 0.8671). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 BOB (High: 0.8820 / Low: 0.8802).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0167

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

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 0.0041 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0041

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 0.8856) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.8836), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0020 (+0.23%).

2019 Avg (December) 0.8856

2018 Avg (December) 0.8836

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8839	0.8766	0.8810
February	0.8820	0.8802	0.8808
March	0.8824	0.8782	0.8800
April	0.8860	0.8788	0.8816
May	0.8817	0.8787	0.8803
June	0.8861	0.8767	0.8830
July	0.8881	0.8826	0.8848
August	0.8838	0.8671	0.8807
September	0.8840	0.8739	0.8819
October	0.8828	0.8784	0.8816
November	0.8844	0.8816	0.8831
December	0.8887	0.8816	0.8856