YEARLY HIGH
4.6690 HKD
YEARLY LOW
3.9757 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.5338 HKD

2017 AZN to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AZN to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 13, valuing the pair at 4.6690. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 3.9757.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6933 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.1871 to the December average rate of 4.6033, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 4.6690 was down 10.70% compared to the 2016 peak of 5.2285, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 23,345 HKD
2016 Average 24,249 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 19,879 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,466.56 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

4.6705
4.1431
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 4.4585, compared to 4.6090 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1505 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.4585
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.6090

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.4222 HKD (High: 4.3979 / Low: 3.9757). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0087 HKD (High: 4.5993 / Low: 4.5906).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.4222
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0087

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0177 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0177

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 4.6117) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5.1141), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5024 (-9.82%).

2017 Avg (April) 4.6117
2016 Avg (April) 5.1141

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.3062 3.9823 4.1871
February 4.3979 3.9757 4.2535
March 4.5563 4.3548 4.4740
April 4.6690 4.5311 4.6117
May 4.6460 4.5756 4.6214
June 4.6307 4.5848 4.6037
July 4.6341 4.5923 4.6266
August 4.6419 4.5971 4.6183
September 4.6377 4.5886 4.6059
October 4.6352 4.5907 4.6053
November 4.5993 4.5906 4.5948
December 4.6299 4.5913 4.6033