YEARLY HIGH
87.1643 CLP
YEARLY LOW
78.5855 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
83.2507 CLP

2017 HKD to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HKD to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 87.1643. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 78.5855.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.5788 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 85.0912 to the December average rate of 81.2989, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 87.1643 was down 7.44% compared to the 2016 peak of 94.1665, 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 2,179,108 CLP
2016 Average 2,178,850 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 1,964,637 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 214,471.00 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

86.8681
79.4853
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to CLP 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 84.8459, compared to 81.6555 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.1904 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 84.8459
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 81.6555

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 5.4101 CLP (High: 83.9956 / Low: 78.5855). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4258 CLP (High: 83.7699 / Low: 82.3441).

December Spread (Volatile) ±5.4101
February Spread (Stable) ±1.4258

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 2.2162 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.2162

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 86.2529) against the same month in 2016 (average: 87.8290), the exchange rate shifted by -1.5761 (-1.79%).

2017 Avg (May) 86.2529
2016 Avg (May) 87.8290

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 86.8444 83.5267 85.0912
February 83.7699 82.3441 82.8750
March 86.1632 83.8974 85.1969
April 85.7652 83.0392 84.3840
May 87.1643 85.5694 86.2529
June 86.3635 84.7148 85.2754
July 85.3935 82.6805 84.2824
August 83.5266 79.9790 82.2862
September 81.9418 78.7098 80.1005
October 81.9268 79.2978 80.7845
November 82.8758 80.2104 81.1806
December 83.9956 78.5855 81.2989