YEARLY HIGH
10.6262 HKD
YEARLY LOW
9.3354 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.0424 HKD

2017 FKP to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the FKP to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 15, valuing the pair at 10.6262. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 9.3354.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2907 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.5778 to the December average rate of 10.4730, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 10.6262 was down 8.30% compared to the 2016 peak of 11.5880, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 53,131 HKD
2016 Average 52,597 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 46,677 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,453.67 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

10.5626
9.4883
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 9.7856, compared to 10.2993 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5137 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.7856
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.2993

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 0.5137 HKD (High: 10.6262 / Low: 10.1125). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1629 HKD (High: 10.5606 / Low: 10.3977).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.5137
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1629

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1039 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1039

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 10.4068) against the same month in 2016 (average: 10.1974), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2094 (+2.05%).

2017 Avg (September) 10.4068
2016 Avg (September) 10.1974

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.8010 9.3354 9.5778
February 9.8244 9.6086 9.6826
March 9.7541 9.4386 9.5842
April 10.0745 9.6123 9.8271
May 10.1477 9.9797 10.0618
June 10.1713 9.8520 9.9799
July 10.3085 10.0458 10.1589
August 10.3394 10.0145 10.1333
September 10.6262 10.1125 10.4068
October 10.4634 10.1984 10.3029
November 10.5668 10.1849 10.3206
December 10.5606 10.3977 10.4730