YEARLY HIGH
1.0903 SBD
YEARLY LOW
1.0444 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0659 SBD

2023 HKD to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the HKD to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 27, valuing the pair at 1.0903. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 7, dropping to 1.0444.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0459 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0568 to the December average rate of 1.0830, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1.0903 was up 2.83% compared to the 2022 peak of 1.0603, 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 27,258 SBD
2022 Average 25,981 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 26,110 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,147.96 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1.0864
1.0450
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to SBD 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 1.0563, compared to 1.0756 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0193 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0563
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0756

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was July, with a trading range of 0.0229 SBD (High: 1.0858 / Low: 1.0630). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0038 SBD (High: 1.0664 / Low: 1.0626).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0229
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0038

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0075 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0075

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2023: 1.0807) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.0507), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0300 (+2.86%).

2023 Avg (November) 1.0807
2022 Avg (November) 1.0507

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0629 1.0478 1.0568
February 1.0551 1.0444 1.0493
March 1.0533 1.0445 1.0485
April 1.0618 1.0487 1.0564
May 1.0671 1.0574 1.0625
June 1.0664 1.0626 1.0643
July 1.0858 1.0630 1.0701
August 1.0737 1.0650 1.0693
September 1.0786 1.0670 1.0727
October 1.0862 1.0705 1.0777
November 1.0903 1.0717 1.0807
December 1.0871 1.0783 1.0830