YEARLY HIGH
1.1373 HKD
YEARLY LOW
0.6543 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0537 HKD

2026 BOB to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BOB to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 1.1373. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 4, dropping to 0.6543.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4830 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1274 to the December average rate of 0.6604, the exchange rate registered a net change of -41.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.1373 was down 1.42% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.1537, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BOB based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 5,686 HKD
2025 Average 5,639 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 3,271 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,415.12 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.1815
0.6131
JanuMarcMayJuly

BOB to HKD 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 1.1321, compared to 0.8188 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3133 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1321
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8188

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 0.4668 HKD (High: 1.1337 / Low: 0.6669). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 HKD (High: 1.1358 / Low: 1.1331).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.4668
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.3167 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3167

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 1.1323) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.1252), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0071 (+0.63%).

2026 Avg (March) 1.1323
2025 Avg (March) 1.1252

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1368 1.1227 1.1274
February 1.1352 1.1213 1.1313
March 1.1373 1.1277 1.1323
April 1.1368 1.1287 1.1338
May 1.1358 1.1331 1.1341
June 1.1363 1.1301 1.1334
July 1.1337 0.6669 0.9772
August 0.6627 0.6543 0.6604