YEARLY HIGH
60.4096 KMF
YEARLY LOW
49.3564 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
56.0377 KMF

2017 HKD to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HKD to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 60.4096. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 49.3564.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.0532 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 59.6603 to the December average rate of 53.2418, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 60.4096 was down 1.11% compared to the 2016 peak of 61.0847, 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 1,510,240 KMF
2016 Average 1,428,958 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 1,233,911 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 276,328.99 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

60.3359
52.2294
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to KMF 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 58.5300, compared to 53.5454 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.9845 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 58.5300
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 53.5454

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 4.3001 KMF (High: 53.6565 / Low: 49.3564). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0839 KMF (High: 53.6393 / Low: 52.5554).

August Spread (Volatile) ±4.3001
December Spread (Stable) ±1.0839

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.9862 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9862

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 59.6603) against the same month in 2016 (average: 58.0524), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6079 (+2.77%).

2017 Avg (January) 59.6603
2016 Avg (January) 58.0524

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 60.4096 58.7415 59.6603
February 60.1328 58.9003 59.6023
March 60.2807 58.3704 59.3090
April 59.8474 57.9115 59.1751
May 58.2227 56.3039 57.1889
June 56.6962 55.1359 56.2441
July 55.6099 53.2614 54.7093
August 53.6565 49.3564 53.0092
September 53.6631 52.3494 52.9049
October 54.4159 53.1986 53.6411
November 54.4735 52.9137 53.7662
December 53.6393 52.5554 53.2418