YEARLY HIGH
8.9173 HTG
YEARLY LOW
7.7360 HTG
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.3424 HTG

2017 HKD to HTG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HKD to HTG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 30, valuing the pair at 8.9173. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 7, dropping to 7.7360.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1813 HTG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.6132 to the December average rate of 8.1751, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 8.9173 was up 2.87% compared to the 2016 peak of 8.6684, 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 222,933 HTG
2016 Average 202,955 HTG
Yearly Trough Low 193,401 HTG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29,532.11 HTG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

8.9142
7.8730
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to HTG 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 8.5915, compared to 8.0932 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4983 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.5915
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.0932

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.9080 HTG (High: 8.8033 / Low: 7.8954). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1026 HTG (High: 8.0060 / Low: 7.9034).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.9080
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1026

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.7549 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7549

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 8.8052) against the same month in 2016 (average: 8.0127), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7924 (+9.89%).

2017 Avg (April) 8.8052
2016 Avg (April) 8.0127

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.7386 8.4678 8.6132
February 8.7298 8.5571 8.6228
March 8.8975 8.3521 8.6081
April 8.9173 8.7381 8.8052
May 8.9111 8.7731 8.8274
June 8.8033 7.8954 8.0725
July 8.0060 7.9034 7.9598
August 8.5220 7.7360 8.1261
September 8.1545 8.0454 8.0852
October 8.1964 8.0411 8.1012
November 8.1897 8.0474 8.1120
December 8.2232 8.0616 8.1751