YEARLY HIGH
0.4330 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.3941 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4097 BRL

2017 HKD to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HKD to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 18, valuing the pair at 0.4330. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 0.3941.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0389 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4121 to the December average rate of 0.4221, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4330 was down 18.26% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5298, 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 10,826 BRL
2016 Average 11,229 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 9,853 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 972.85 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4249
0.3980
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to BRL 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 0.4088, compared to 0.4105 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4088
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4105

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0353 BRL (High: 0.4330 / Low: 0.3977). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0094 BRL (High: 0.4035 / Low: 0.3941).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0353
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0094

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0126 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0126

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 0.4117) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4557), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0441 (-9.67%).

2017 Avg (May) 0.4117
2016 Avg (May) 0.4557

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4235 0.4030 0.4121
February 0.4035 0.3941 0.4002
March 0.4112 0.3957 0.4022
April 0.4090 0.3985 0.4041
May 0.4330 0.3977 0.4117
June 0.4286 0.4171 0.4226
July 0.4240 0.3997 0.4101
August 0.4085 0.3983 0.4032
September 0.4089 0.3951 0.4007
October 0.4217 0.4015 0.4087
November 0.4248 0.4117 0.4181
December 0.4280 0.4142 0.4221