YEARLY HIGH
196.7684 LBP
YEARLY LOW
190.2779 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
193.6262 LBP

2017 HKD to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HKD to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 196.7684. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 20, dropping to 190.2779.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.4905 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 194.3851 to the December average rate of 194.0385, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 196.7684 was up 0.67% compared to the 2016 peak of 195.4630, 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 4,919,211 LBP
2016 Average 4,861,362 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 4,756,948 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 162,262.71 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

194.6141
192.3788
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to LBP 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 193.9442, compared to 193.3081 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6361 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 193.9442
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 193.3081

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 3.3839 LBP (High: 196.7684 / Low: 193.3846). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8440 LBP (High: 194.8034 / Low: 192.9594).

February Spread (Volatile) ±3.3839
May Spread (Stable) ±1.8440

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.6568 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6568

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 194.4279) against the same month in 2016 (average: 193.9015), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5264 (+0.27%).

2017 Avg (February) 194.4279
2016 Avg (February) 193.9015

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 195.7719 192.4321 194.3851
February 196.7684 193.3846 194.4279
March 194.9403 192.3593 193.7710
April 195.3276 193.2424 194.1258
May 194.8034 192.9594 193.7341
June 194.6245 192.3173 193.2214
July 193.3355 190.2779 192.6664
August 194.5270 191.1657 192.5651
September 195.1846 192.2551 193.1122
October 195.8028 192.7670 193.6039
November 195.9065 192.7495 193.8626
December 195.6465 192.7872 194.0385