YEARLY HIGH
6.4527 HKD
YEARLY LOW
5.6590 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.0099 HKD

2017 CAD to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CAD to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 11, valuing the pair at 6.4527. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 5.6590.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7937 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.8709 to the December average rate of 6.1243, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 6.4527 was up 4.23% compared to the 2016 peak of 6.1906, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 32,264 HKD
2016 Average 29,312 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 28,295 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,968.69 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

6.4190
5.6650
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 5.8279, compared to 6.1918 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3640 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.8279
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.1918

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.2709 HKD (High: 6.2821 / Low: 6.0111). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0921 HKD (High: 5.8406 / Low: 5.7484).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.2709
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0921

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1599 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1599

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 6.3562) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5.9249), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4313 (+7.28%).

2017 Avg (September) 6.3562
2016 Avg (September) 5.9249

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.9498 5.7689 5.8709
February 5.9590 5.8306 5.9218
March 5.8406 5.7484 5.8024
April 5.8674 5.6935 5.7846
May 5.8061 5.6590 5.7278
June 6.0232 5.7647 5.8596
July 6.2821 6.0111 6.1508
August 6.2729 6.1342 6.2051
September 6.4527 6.2558 6.3562
October 6.2690 6.0508 6.1963
November 6.1517 6.0573 6.1183
December 6.2208 6.0655 6.1243