YEARLY HIGH
0.8974 CNY
YEARLY LOW
0.8293 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8673 CNY

2017 HKD to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HKD to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.8974. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 0.8293.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0681 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8893 to the December average rate of 0.8438, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.8974 was up 0.04% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.8971, 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 22,436 CNY
2016 Average 21,394 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 20,733 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,702.92 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.8942
0.8357
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to CNY 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 0.8843, compared to 0.8503 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0340 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8843
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8503

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 0.0240 CNY (High: 0.8533 / Low: 0.8293). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0061 CNY (High: 0.8893 / Low: 0.8832).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0240
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0061

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0141 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0141

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.8893) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.8438), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0455 (+5.39%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.8893
2016 Avg (January) 0.8438

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8974 0.8818 0.8893
February 0.8893 0.8832 0.8858
March 0.8903 0.8825 0.8877
April 0.8889 0.8736 0.8860
May 0.8875 0.8742 0.8840
June 0.8770 0.8680 0.8732
July 0.8712 0.8607 0.8669
August 0.8653 0.8418 0.8529
September 0.8533 0.8293 0.8406
October 0.8535 0.8421 0.8492
November 0.8530 0.8379 0.8484
December 0.8494 0.8323 0.8438