YEARLY HIGH
0.0441 HKD
YEARLY LOW
0.0433 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0436 HKD

2017 DJF to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the DJF to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 0.0441. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 0.0433.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0007 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0434 to the December average rate of 0.0437, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0441 was up 0.10% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0440, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 220 HKD
2016 Average 218 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 217 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.62 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0439
0.0433
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 0.0435, compared to 0.0437 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0435
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0437

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0004 HKD (High: 0.0441 / Low: 0.0437). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 HKD (High: 0.0434 / Low: 0.0433).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.0438) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0437), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.19%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.0438
2016 Avg (August) 0.0437

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0437 0.0433 0.0434
February 0.0434 0.0433 0.0434
March 0.0435 0.0434 0.0434
April 0.0436 0.0434 0.0435
May 0.0436 0.0435 0.0435
June 0.0437 0.0435 0.0436
July 0.0439 0.0436 0.0437
August 0.0441 0.0437 0.0438
September 0.0438 0.0436 0.0437
October 0.0437 0.0436 0.0436
November 0.0437 0.0436 0.0436
December 0.0438 0.0436 0.0437