2017 HKD to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

155.6138 KRW

YEARLY LOW

136.5435 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

145.0768 KRW

2017 HKD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HKD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 155.6138. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 136.5435.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.0702 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 152.3772 to the December average rate of 138.6475, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 155.6138 was down 2.59% compared to the 2016 peak of 159.7514, 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 3,890,344 KRW

2016 Average 3,738,263 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 3,413,588 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 476,755.89 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

153.7502

137.2745

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to KRW 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 146.8176, compared to 143.3360 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.4815 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 146.8176

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 143.3360

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 7.3448 KRW (High: 155.6138 / Low: 148.2690). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.9345 KRW (High: 148.5867 / Low: 145.6523).

January Spread (Volatile) ±7.3448

February Spread (Stable) ±2.9345

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 5.2193 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -5.2193

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 152.3772) against the same month in 2016 (average: 154.3719), the exchange rate shifted by -1.9946 (-1.29%).

2017 Avg (January) 152.3772

2016 Avg (January) 154.3719

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	155.6138	148.2690	152.3772
February	148.5867	145.6523	147.1579
March	149.4258	143.0117	146.0291
April	147.4247	143.6310	145.8230
May	146.3388	143.2958	144.5450
June	146.9847	143.4543	144.9730
July	148.1957	142.5105	145.1682
August	146.3936	143.0314	144.6754
September	146.8384	143.1123	145.0161
October	146.7345	143.4024	145.2159
November	143.7111	138.5269	141.2930
December	140.0568	136.5435	138.6475