YEARLY HIGH
4561.0868 IRR
YEARLY LOW
3877.0641 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4240.7144 IRR

2017 HKD to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HKD to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 4561.0868. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 3877.0641.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 684.0227 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4088.1612 to the December average rate of 4512.0511, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 4561.0868 was up 16.35% compared to the 2016 peak of 3920.1550, 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 114,027,170 IRR
2016 Average 97,089,226 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 96,926,602 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,100,568.39 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

4554.4400
4045.7722
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to IRR 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 4157.3988, compared to 4324.0301 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 166.6312 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4157.3988
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4324.0301

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 298.8350 IRR (High: 4175.8991 / Low: 3877.0641). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.4810 IRR (High: 4178.9148 / Low: 4173.4338).

January Spread (Volatile) ±298.8350
March Spread (Stable) ±5.4810

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 5.9756 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.9756

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 4512.0511) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3876.3857), the exchange rate shifted by +635.6654 (+16.40%).

2017 Avg (December) 4512.0511
2016 Avg (December) 3876.3857

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4175.8991 3877.0641 4088.1612
February 4179.0972 4172.5009 4175.5139
March 4178.9148 4173.4338 4175.9973
April 4177.0551 4170.4688 4173.8844
May 4171.7522 4163.9968 4167.9087
June 4167.3760 4158.5495 4162.9275
July 4187.4772 4158.5655 4175.6885
August 4240.4964 4185.1174 4200.6034
September 4286.6374 4240.8936 4263.1944
October 4431.6771 4286.8163 4347.6338
November 4456.6158 4430.5319 4445.0092
December 4561.0868 4451.2787 4512.0511