YEARLY HIGH
0.4737 AED
YEARLY LOW
0.4693 AED
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4714 AED

2017 HKD to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HKD to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.4737. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 22, dropping to 0.4693.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0044 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4735 to the December average rate of 0.4701, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4737 was down 0.07% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4740, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,842 AED
2016 Average 11,830 AED
Yearly Trough Low 11,733 AED
Transaction Impact: A difference of 108.83 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4739
0.4692
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to AED 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 0.4725, compared to 0.4702 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4725
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4702

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 0.0015 AED (High: 0.4709 / Low: 0.4694). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 AED (High: 0.4737 / Low: 0.4734).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0015
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.4735) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4721), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0014 (+0.30%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.4735
2016 Avg (January) 0.4721

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4737 0.4734 0.4735
February 0.4735 0.4731 0.4733
March 0.4732 0.4727 0.4730
April 0.4728 0.4721 0.4725
May 0.4722 0.4712 0.4717
June 0.4716 0.4704 0.4710
July 0.4707 0.4702 0.4704
August 0.4701 0.4693 0.4696
September 0.4709 0.4694 0.4700
October 0.4709 0.4702 0.4706
November 0.4711 0.4702 0.4706
December 0.4706 0.4695 0.4701