YEARLY HIGH
0.1767 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.1550 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1666 CAD

2017 HKD to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HKD to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 0.1767. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 11, dropping to 0.1550.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0217 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1703 to the December average rate of 0.1633, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1767 was down 5.49% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1870, 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 4,418 CAD
2016 Average 4,268 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 3,874 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 543.42 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1763
0.1556
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to CAD 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 0.1716, compared to 0.1615 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0101 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1716
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1615

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.0074 CAD (High: 0.1735 / Low: 0.1660). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0025 CAD (High: 0.1651 / Low: 0.1626).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0074
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0025

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0081 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0081

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 0.1746) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1667), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0079 (+4.73%).

2017 Avg (May) 0.1746
2016 Avg (May) 0.1667

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1733 0.1681 0.1703
February 0.1715 0.1678 0.1689
March 0.1740 0.1712 0.1723
April 0.1756 0.1704 0.1729
May 0.1767 0.1722 0.1746
June 0.1735 0.1660 0.1707
July 0.1664 0.1592 0.1626
August 0.1630 0.1594 0.1612
September 0.1599 0.1550 0.1573
October 0.1653 0.1595 0.1614
November 0.1651 0.1626 0.1634
December 0.1649 0.1608 0.1633