YEARLY HIGH
116.0749 KPW
YEARLY LOW
114.9974 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
115.5000 KPW

2017 HKD to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HKD to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 116.0749. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 22, dropping to 114.9974.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0775 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 116.0312 to the December average rate of 115.1993, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 116.0749 was down 0.05% compared to the 2016 peak of 116.1329, 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 2,901,872 KPW
2016 Average 2,898,620 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 2,874,936 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,936.29 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

116.1270
114.9776
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to KPW 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 115.7815, compared to 115.2185 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5630 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 115.7815
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 115.2185

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 0.3701 KPW (High: 115.3763 / Low: 115.0061). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0939 KPW (High: 116.0269 / Low: 115.9329).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.3701
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0939

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2021 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 116.0312) against the same month in 2016 (average: 115.6850), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3462 (+0.30%).

2017 Avg (January) 116.0312
2016 Avg (January) 115.6850

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 116.0749 115.9797 116.0312
February 116.0269 115.9329 115.9897
March 115.9634 115.8292 115.9038
April 115.8596 115.6573 115.7771
May 115.6907 115.4669 115.5750
June 115.5599 115.2618 115.4123
July 115.3465 115.1900 115.2554
August 115.1996 114.9974 115.0733
September 115.3763 115.0061 115.1717
October 115.3928 115.2155 115.3068
November 115.4263 115.2081 115.3043
December 115.3120 115.0579 115.1993