YEARLY HIGH
0.4255 LTL
YEARLY LOW
0.1278 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1838 LTL

2017 HKD to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HKD to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.4255. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 22, dropping to 0.1278.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2977 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3538 to the December average rate of 0.1280, the exchange rate registered a net change of -63.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4255 was down 0.45% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4274, 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 10,637 LTL
2016 Average 9,942 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 3,194 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,442.23 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4447
0.0991
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to LTL 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 0.2395, compared to 0.1280 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1115 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2395
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1280

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.2966 LTL (High: 0.4255 / Low: 0.1289). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 LTL (High: 0.1282 / Low: 0.1280).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2966
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2586 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2586

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.3538) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3998), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0460 (-11.52%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.3538
2016 Avg (January) 0.3998

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4255 0.1289 0.3538
February 0.4214 0.1288 0.2534
March 0.4224 0.4102 0.4159
April 0.4148 0.1285 0.1573
May 0.1286 0.1283 0.1284
June 0.1284 0.1281 0.1282
July 0.1282 0.1280 0.1281
August 0.1280 0.1278 0.1279
September 0.1282 0.1278 0.1280
October 0.1282 0.1280 0.1281
November 0.1283 0.1280 0.1281
December 0.1281 0.1278 0.1280