YEARLY HIGH
23.0785 DJF
YEARLY LOW
22.6996 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
22.9440 DJF

2017 HKD to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HKD to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 23.0785. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 22.6996.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3788 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 23.0398 to the December average rate of 22.8809, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 23.0785 was down 0.44% compared to the 2016 peak of 23.1800, 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 576,962 DJF
2016 Average 572,280 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 567,490 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,471.07 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

23.0793
22.8025
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to DJF 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 23.0054, compared to 22.8827 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1226 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 23.0054
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.8827

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.1967 DJF (High: 22.8963 / Low: 22.6996). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0388 DJF (High: 23.0693 / Low: 23.0304).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1967
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0388

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0619 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0619

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 23.0398) against the same month in 2016 (average: 22.8374), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2024 (+0.89%).

2017 Avg (January) 23.0398
2016 Avg (January) 22.8374

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 23.0785 22.9070 23.0398
February 23.0693 23.0304 23.0563
March 23.0559 23.0052 23.0386
April 23.0370 22.9500 23.0017
May 23.0080 22.9356 22.9674
June 22.9774 22.8919 22.9284
July 22.9350 22.7928 22.8875
August 22.8963 22.6996 22.8256
September 22.9107 22.8374 22.8743
October 22.9413 22.8685 22.9129
November 22.9532 22.8836 22.9151
December 22.9304 22.8528 22.8809