2017 HKD to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

15.1669 JPY

YEARLY LOW

13.8003 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

14.3914 JPY

2017 HKD to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HKD to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 15.1669. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 13.8003.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3666 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.8290 to the December average rate of 14.4555, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 15.1669 was down 2.64% compared to the 2016 peak of 15.5782, 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 379,172 JPY

2016 Average 350,315 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 345,008 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 34,164.08 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

14.9084

13.9562

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to JPY 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 14.4557, compared to 14.3271 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1286 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.4557

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.3271

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 0.6558 JPY (High: 14.4561 / Low: 13.8003). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1928 JPY (High: 14.5457 / Low: 14.3529).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.6558

December Spread (Stable) ±0.1928

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 0.3812 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3812

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 14.8290) against the same month in 2016 (average: 15.2281), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3991 (-2.62%).

2017 Avg (January) 14.8290

2016 Avg (January) 15.2281

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	15.1669	14.5368	14.8290
February	14.7293	14.4139	14.5599
March	14.8292	14.2345	14.5493
April	14.3407	13.9334	14.1682
May	14.6847	14.2212	14.4069
June	14.3970	14.0338	14.2207
July	14.5999	14.1294	14.3780
August	14.1737	13.8970	14.0355
September	14.4561	13.8003	14.1708
October	14.6278	14.3237	14.4688
November	14.6349	14.2427	14.4541
December	14.5457	14.3529	14.4555