YEARLY HIGH
8.2766 HKD
YEARLY LOW
7.5584 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.9186 HKD

2017 CHF to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CHF to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 9, valuing the pair at 8.2766. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 7.5584.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7182 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.6959 to the December average rate of 7.9207, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 8.2766 was up 1.71% compared to the 2016 peak of 8.1370, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 41,383 HKD
2016 Average 39,408 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 37,792 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,591.11 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

8.1778
7.6521
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF 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 7.8192, compared to 8.0179 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1987 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.8192
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.0179

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.3313 HKD (High: 8.0471 / Low: 7.7158). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1369 HKD (High: 7.8328 / Low: 7.6959).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.3313
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1369

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1768 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1768

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 8.1247) against the same month in 2016 (average: 7.9591), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1655 (+2.08%).

2017 Avg (September) 8.1247
2016 Avg (September) 7.9591

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.8437 7.5584 7.6959
February 7.8257 7.6761 7.7464
March 7.8792 7.6560 7.7497
April 7.8328 7.6959 7.7667
May 8.0471 7.7158 7.9016
June 8.1680 7.9901 8.0550
July 8.2659 8.0569 8.1340
August 8.2143 8.0340 8.1062
September 8.2766 8.0310 8.1247
October 8.0617 7.8169 7.9479
November 7.9702 7.7820 7.8742
December 8.0240 7.8489 7.9207