YEARLY HIGH
0.1323 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.1208 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1263 CHF

2017 HKD to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HKD to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.1323. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 9, dropping to 0.1208.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0115 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1299 to the December average rate of 0.1263, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1323 was down 0.21% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1326, 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 3,308 CHF
2016 Average 3,173 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 3,021 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 287.03 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1307
0.1222
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to CHF 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 0.1279, compared to 0.1247 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1279
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1247

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0053 CHF (High: 0.1296 / Low: 0.1243). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 CHF (High: 0.1299 / Low: 0.1277).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0053
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0024 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0024

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.1299) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1294), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+0.43%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.1299
2016 Avg (January) 0.1294

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1323 0.1275 0.1299
February 0.1303 0.1278 0.1291
March 0.1306 0.1269 0.1290
April 0.1299 0.1277 0.1288
May 0.1296 0.1243 0.1266
June 0.1252 0.1224 0.1242
July 0.1241 0.1210 0.1229
August 0.1245 0.1217 0.1234
September 0.1245 0.1208 0.1231
October 0.1279 0.1240 0.1258
November 0.1285 0.1255 0.1270
December 0.1274 0.1246 0.1263