YEARLY HIGH
8.8108 INR
YEARLY LOW
8.1431 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.3561 INR

2017 HKD to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HKD to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 8.8108. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 2, dropping to 8.1431.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6677 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.7771 to the December average rate of 8.2196, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 8.8108 was down 0.55% compared to the 2016 peak of 8.8595, 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 220,270 INR
2016 Average 216,352 INR
Yearly Trough Low 203,578 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,692.13 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

8.8368
8.1204
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to INR 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 8.4551, compared to 8.2570 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1981 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.4551
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.2570

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.2741 INR (High: 8.6135 / Low: 8.3393). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0718 INR (High: 8.2149 / Low: 8.1431).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2741
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0718

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1806 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1806

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 8.7771) against the same month in 2016 (average: 8.6477), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1294 (+1.50%).

2017 Avg (January) 8.7771
2016 Avg (January) 8.6477

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.8108 8.7022 8.7771
February 8.6869 8.5872 8.6295
March 8.6135 8.3393 8.4830
April 8.3761 8.2337 8.3024
May 8.3361 8.2203 8.2732
June 8.3019 8.2290 8.2655
July 8.3031 8.2115 8.2521
August 8.2149 8.1431 8.1801
September 8.3919 8.1578 8.2446
October 8.3967 8.2831 8.3357
November 8.3886 8.2507 8.3100
December 8.2701 8.1714 8.2196