2022 HKD to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8909 BOB

YEARLY LOW

0.8699 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.8802 BOB

2022 HKD to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the HKD to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 0.8909. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 18, dropping to 0.8699.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0210 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8842 to the December average rate of 0.8875, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.8909 was down 0.87% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.8988, 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 22,274 BOB

2021 Average 22,204 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 21,748 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 525.34 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.8886

0.8748

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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 0.8796, compared to 0.8809 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8796

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8809

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was October, with a trading range of 0.0172 BOB (High: 0.8876 / Low: 0.8704). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0065 BOB (High: 0.8909 / Low: 0.8844).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0172

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0065

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0031 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0031

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 0.8875) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.8847), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0027 (+0.31%).

2022 Avg (December) 0.8875

2021 Avg (December) 0.8847

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8860	0.8786	0.8842
February	0.8862	0.8741	0.8824
March	0.8840	0.8761	0.8792
April	0.8865	0.8748	0.8783
May	0.8786	0.8708	0.8760
June	0.8834	0.8758	0.8775
July	0.8786	0.8709	0.8759
August	0.8869	0.8739	0.8799
September	0.8859	0.8699	0.8799
October	0.8876	0.8704	0.8805
November	0.8870	0.8700	0.8818
December	0.8909	0.8844	0.8875