YEARLY HIGH
0.3551 GEL
YEARLY LOW
0.3051 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3208 GEL

2017 HKD to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HKD to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 0.3551. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 5, dropping to 0.3051.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0500 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3478 to the December average rate of 0.3359, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3551 was down 1.56% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3607, 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 8,878 GEL
2016 Average 7,615 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 7,629 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,249.45 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3519
0.3024
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to GEL 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 0.3226, compared to 0.3191 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3226
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3191

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0303 GEL (High: 0.3482 / Low: 0.3178). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 GEL (High: 0.3082 / Low: 0.3062).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0303
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0219 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0219

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.3478) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3131), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0346 (+11.06%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.3478
2016 Avg (January) 0.3131

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3551 0.3416 0.3478
February 0.3475 0.3292 0.3394
March 0.3211 0.3131 0.3176
April 0.3176 0.3062 0.3104
May 0.3136 0.3087 0.3114
June 0.3113 0.3081 0.3092
July 0.3082 0.3062 0.3070
August 0.3104 0.3051 0.3066
September 0.3176 0.3114 0.3155
October 0.3263 0.3161 0.3188
November 0.3482 0.3178 0.3307
December 0.3470 0.3236 0.3359