YEARLY HIGH
8.9600 KGS
YEARLY LOW
7.1465 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.8243 KGS

2017 HKD to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HKD to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 8.9600. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 7.1465.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8135 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.9408 to the December average rate of 8.9112, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 8.9600 was down 8.51% compared to the 2016 peak of 9.7933, 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 224,001 KGS
2016 Average 225,225 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 178,663 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 45,337.63 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

8.9650
8.6748
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to KGS 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 8.8341, compared to 8.8145 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0196 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.8341
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.8145

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 1.7321 KGS (High: 8.8787 / Low: 7.1465). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0367 KGS (High: 8.7898 / Low: 8.7531).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.7321
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0367

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1585 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1585

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 8.9408) against the same month in 2016 (average: 9.7550), the exchange rate shifted by -0.8142 (-8.35%).

2017 Avg (January) 8.9408
2016 Avg (January) 9.7550

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.9600 8.9083 8.9408
February 8.9502 8.9019 8.9240
March 8.9260 8.8248 8.8979
April 8.8225 8.6275 8.7513
May 8.7337 8.6761 8.7062
June 8.8527 8.7374 8.7846
July 8.9119 8.7704 8.8575
August 8.8787 7.1465 8.6990
September 8.7898 8.7531 8.7716
October 8.7977 8.7571 8.7768
November 8.9341 8.8106 8.8712
December 8.9347 8.8564 8.9112