YEARLY HIGH
1.2058 HKD
YEARLY LOW
1.1143 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1535 HKD

2017 CNY to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CNY to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 1.2058. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 1.1143.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0915 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1245 to the December average rate of 1.1852, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.2058 was up 0.33% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.2019, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 30,145 HKD
2016 Average 29,227 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 27,857 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,288.01 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.1963
1.1179
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 1.1308, compared to 1.1762 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0454 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1308
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1762

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 0.0339 HKD (High: 1.2058 / Low: 1.1719). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0078 HKD (High: 1.1323 / Low: 1.1245).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0339
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0078

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, 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 0.0122 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0122

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 1.1898) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.1623), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0274 (+2.36%).

2017 Avg (September) 1.1898
2016 Avg (September) 1.1623

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1341 1.1143 1.1245
February 1.1323 1.1245 1.1289
March 1.1331 1.1232 1.1265
April 1.1447 1.1250 1.1287
May 1.1439 1.1268 1.1313
June 1.1520 1.1403 1.1452
July 1.1619 1.1479 1.1535
August 1.1879 1.1557 1.1726
September 1.2058 1.1719 1.1898
October 1.1876 1.1716 1.1775
November 1.1934 1.1724 1.1787
December 1.2015 1.1772 1.1852