YEARLY HIGH
5.8584 HKD
YEARLY LOW
5.3432 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.6463 HKD

2017 BND to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BND to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 5.8584. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 5.3432.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5152 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.4268 to the December average rate of 5.8038, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 5.8584 was up 1.06% compared to the 2016 peak of 5.7971, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 29,292 HKD
2016 Average 28,126 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 26,716 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,575.91 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

5.8415
5.3891
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 5.5367, compared to 5.7559 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2192 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.5367
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.7559

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.1641 HKD (High: 5.5072 / Low: 5.3432). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0648 HKD (High: 5.6714 / Low: 5.6067).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1641
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0648

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0545 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0545

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 5.8038) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5.4020), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4018 (+7.44%).

2017 Avg (December) 5.8038
2016 Avg (December) 5.4020

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.5072 5.3432 5.4268
February 5.5497 5.4508 5.4884
March 5.5763 5.4634 5.5263
April 5.5870 5.5220 5.5565
May 5.6300 5.5172 5.5849
June 5.6714 5.6067 5.6370
July 5.7611 5.6405 5.6965
August 5.8045 5.7170 5.7484
September 5.8335 5.7451 5.7912
October 5.7802 5.6915 5.7367
November 5.8337 5.7122 5.7590
December 5.8584 5.7665 5.8038