YEARLY HIGH
0.5141 HKD
YEARLY LOW
0.4075 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4722 HKD

2017 ARS to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ARS to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 17, valuing the pair at 0.5141. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.4075.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1066 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4882 to the December average rate of 0.4411, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.5141 was down 14.09% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5984, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,571 HKD
2016 Average 2,635 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 2,038 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 532.89 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.5134
0.4345
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 0.4957, compared to 0.4487 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0470 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4957
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4487

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0464 HKD (High: 0.4539 / Low: 0.4075). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0089 HKD (High: 0.4913 / Low: 0.4824).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0464
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0089

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0294 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0294

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 0.5068) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5390), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0322 (-5.97%).

2017 Avg (April) 0.5068
2016 Avg (April) 0.5390

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4913 0.4824 0.4882
February 0.5050 0.4913 0.4984
March 0.5078 0.4969 0.5004
April 0.5141 0.5019 0.5068
May 0.5093 0.4811 0.4960
June 0.4915 0.4697 0.4845
July 0.4742 0.4385 0.4551
August 0.4595 0.4414 0.4490
September 0.4606 0.4447 0.4535
October 0.4507 0.4408 0.4472
November 0.4514 0.4422 0.4464
December 0.4539 0.4075 0.4411