YEARLY HIGH
9.4048 HKD
YEARLY LOW
8.0805 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.8057 HKD

2017 EUR to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the EUR to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 9.4048. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 8.0805.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3243 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.2472 to the December average rate of 9.2518, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 9.4048 was up 5.15% compared to the 2016 peak of 8.9440, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 47,024 HKD
2016 Average 42,959 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 40,402 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,621.61 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

9.4166
8.1408
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR 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 8.4189, compared to 9.1925 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7736 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.4189
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.1925

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.3743 HKD (High: 9.2326 / Low: 8.8583). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1872 HKD (High: 8.3689 / Low: 8.1817).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.3743
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1872

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 0.1378 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1378

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 9.3103) against the same month in 2016 (average: 8.6952), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6151 (+7.07%).

2017 Avg (September) 9.3103
2016 Avg (September) 8.6952

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.3802 8.0805 8.2472
February 8.3689 8.1817 8.2578
March 8.4361 8.1560 8.3064
April 8.5027 8.2199 8.3303
May 8.7573 8.4614 8.6139
June 8.9285 8.6859 8.7578
July 9.2326 8.8583 9.0083
August 9.3662 9.1655 9.2448
September 9.4048 9.1757 9.3103
October 9.2610 9.0562 9.1725
November 9.3164 9.0410 9.1672
December 9.3794 9.1667 9.2518