2017 HKD to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

226.8914 BIF

YEARLY LOW

214.8844 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

221.0557 BIF

2017 HKD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HKD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 26, valuing the pair at 226.8914. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 214.8844.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.0070 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 216.5895 to the December average rate of 225.1109, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 226.8914 was up 4.26% compared to the 2016 peak of 217.6161, 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 5,672,285 BIF

2016 Average 5,207,586 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 5,372,110 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 300,174.96 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

225.9630

215.7373

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HKD to BIF 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 218.5628, compared to 223.5486 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.9858 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 218.5628

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 223.5486

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 5.8459 BIF (High: 222.5147 / Low: 216.6688). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2782 BIF (High: 221.5261 / Low: 220.2479).

July Spread (Volatile) ±5.8459

June Spread (Stable) ±1.2782

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.2170 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2170

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 224.6751) against the same month in 2016 (average: 214.8805), the exchange rate shifted by +9.7945 (+4.56%).

2017 Avg (October) 224.6751

2016 Avg (October) 214.8805

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	219.1442	214.8844	216.5895
February	219.8264	216.3878	218.1991
March	221.3676	216.3032	218.4266
April	220.1113	217.3225	218.3284
May	221.4329	217.2551	218.7085
June	221.5261	220.2479	221.1247
July	222.5147	216.6688	220.9077
August	224.1465	220.7090	222.2691
September	224.9179	222.1044	223.4053
October	226.8914	223.7487	224.6751
November	225.9106	223.4879	224.9237
December	226.7728	224.3534	225.1109