YEARLY HIGH
6.2203 DOP
YEARLY LOW
5.9378 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.0735 DOP

2017 HKD to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HKD to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 6.2203. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 5.9378.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2824 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.9970 to the December average rate of 6.1844, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 6.2203 was up 3.18% compared to the 2016 peak of 6.0284, 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 155,506 DOP
2016 Average 148,027 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 148,445 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,060.94 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

6.2031
5.9782
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to DOP 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 6.0496, compared to 6.0974 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0478 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.0496
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.0974

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.1267 DOP (High: 6.1105 / Low: 5.9838). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0627 DOP (High: 6.0992 / Low: 6.0365).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1267
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0627

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0179 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0179

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 6.1844) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5.9938), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1905 (+3.18%).

2017 Avg (December) 6.1844
2016 Avg (December) 5.9938

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.0304 5.9378 5.9970
February 6.0832 5.9955 6.0364
March 6.1151 6.0007 6.0640
April 6.0992 6.0365 6.0749
May 6.0999 6.0339 6.0671
June 6.0931 6.0204 6.0581
July 6.0819 5.9924 6.0502
August 6.1105 5.9838 6.0323
September 6.1465 6.0254 6.0624
October 6.1634 6.0506 6.1049
November 6.1951 6.0842 6.1501
December 6.2203 6.1462 6.1844