2023 HKD to BWP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2023.
2023 HKD to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023
During 2023, the HKD to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 9, valuing the pair at 1.7688. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 1.6151.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1537 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6335 to the December average rate of 1.7294, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1.7688 was up 2.66% compared to the 2022 peak of 1.7230, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.
HKD to BWP Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1.6820, compared to 1.7294 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0474 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2023 was May, with a trading range of 0.0843 BWP (High: 1.7606 / Low: 1.6763). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0269 BWP (High: 1.7688 / Low: 1.7419).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0240 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2023: 1.7553) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.7041), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0511 (+3.00%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.6521 | 1.6151 | 1.6335 |
| February | 1.6973 | 1.6176 | 1.6675 |
| March | 1.7085 | 1.6573 | 1.6842 |
| April | 1.6871 | 1.6573 | 1.6720 |
| May | 1.7606 | 1.6763 | 1.7188 |
| June | 1.7606 | 1.6918 | 1.7162 |
| July | 1.7336 | 1.6648 | 1.6935 |
| August | 1.7427 | 1.6956 | 1.7241 |
| September | 1.7630 | 1.7218 | 1.7429 |
| October | 1.7688 | 1.7419 | 1.7553 |
| November | 1.7473 | 1.7120 | 1.7313 |
| December | 1.7564 | 1.7126 | 1.7294 |