YEARLY HIGH
0.2422 BGN
YEARLY LOW
0.2078 BGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2226 BGN

2017 HKD to BGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HKD to BGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.2422. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 9, dropping to 0.2078.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0344 BGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2372 to the December average rate of 0.2114, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2422 was down 0.04% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2423, 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 6,056 BGN
2016 Average 5,694 BGN
Yearly Trough Low 5,195 BGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 861.18 BGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2399
0.2073
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to BGN 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 0.2325, compared to 0.2128 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0197 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2325
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2128

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0092 BGN (High: 0.2208 / Low: 0.2115). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0047 BGN (High: 0.2159 / Low: 0.2112).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0092
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0047

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 0.0079 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0079

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.2372) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2314), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0059 (+2.53%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.2372
2016 Avg (January) 0.2314

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2422 0.2336 0.2372
February 0.2390 0.2338 0.2368
March 0.2397 0.2318 0.2356
April 0.2378 0.2300 0.2350
May 0.2312 0.2234 0.2271
June 0.2252 0.2190 0.2233
July 0.2208 0.2115 0.2172
August 0.2133 0.2086 0.2116
September 0.2133 0.2078 0.2100
October 0.2159 0.2112 0.2133
November 0.2164 0.2100 0.2134
December 0.2136 0.2085 0.2114