2017 HKD to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

211.4225 CDF

YEARLY LOW

148.3083 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

186.9499 CDF

2017 HKD to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HKD to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 6, valuing the pair at 211.4225. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 148.3083.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 63.1142 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 156.5136 to the December average rate of 201.9665, the exchange rate registered a net change of 29.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 211.4225 was up 37.28% compared to the 2016 peak of 154.0058, 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 5,285,562 CDF

2016 Average 3,118,412 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 3,707,706 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,577,855.28 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

208.3340

151.8026

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to CDF 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 172.8248, compared to 201.0749 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 28.2501 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 172.8248

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 201.0749

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 17.9029 CDF (High: 208.2327 / Low: 190.3298). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6256 CDF (High: 201.7286 / Low: 200.1030).

July Spread (Volatile) ±17.9029

October Spread (Stable) ±1.6256

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 3.9917 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.9917

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 203.6230) against the same month in 2016 (average: 125.9347), the exchange rate shifted by +77.6884 (+61.69%).

2017 Avg (August) 203.6230

2016 Avg (August) 125.9347

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	163.1612	148.3083	156.5136
February	168.8925	160.1491	164.0250
March	174.0102	168.4465	171.2566
April	180.6880	173.9008	177.1342
May	183.5305	179.7853	181.5961
June	191.2902	183.3869	186.4236
July	208.2327	190.3298	199.1103
August	211.4225	196.6921	203.6230
September	200.4701	198.4628	199.6314
October	201.7286	200.1030	200.8179
November	202.9343	200.0655	201.3003
December	204.4799	199.8020	201.9665