YEARLY HIGH
1226.2879 GNF
YEARLY LOW
1131.3681 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1171.1256 GNF

2017 HKD to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HKD to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 1226.2879. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 21, dropping to 1131.3681.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 94.9198 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1207.4934 to the December average rate of 1154.3317, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1226.2879 was up 0.23% compared to the 2016 peak of 1223.5051, 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 30,657,197 GNF
2016 Average 26,949,061 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 28,284,202 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,372,994.56 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1214.9291
1135.5415
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to GNF 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 1191.6480, compared to 1150.6033 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 41.0447 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1191.6480
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1150.6033

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 44.2155 GNF (High: 1204.7541 / Low: 1160.5385). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.0664 GNF (High: 1159.9137 / Low: 1150.8473).

April Spread (Volatile) ±44.2155
December Spread (Stable) ±9.0664

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 15.6460 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -15.6460

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1207.4934) against the same month in 2016 (average: 994.3015), the exchange rate shifted by +213.1919 (+21.44%).

2017 Avg (January) 1207.4934
2016 Avg (January) 994.3015

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1226.2879 1189.4554 1207.4934
February 1217.5864 1187.7872 1208.3135
March 1211.8219 1187.1395 1201.2747
April 1204.7541 1160.5385 1192.7294
May 1200.5850 1163.2520 1177.0834
June 1171.8479 1148.5994 1162.9935
July 1166.3275 1136.5088 1153.5891
August 1150.2198 1131.3681 1142.1571
September 1153.7627 1134.2128 1147.6419
October 1158.0689 1141.5577 1150.7139
November 1160.5904 1150.2317 1155.1859
December 1159.9137 1150.8473 1154.3317