YEARLY HIGH
2.6080 MDL
YEARLY LOW
2.1816 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3688 MDL

2017 HKD to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HKD to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 2.6080. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 2.1816.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4264 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5864 to the December average rate of 2.1988, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.6080 was down 1.82% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.6565, 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 65,201 MDL
2016 Average 64,045 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 54,540 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,661.05 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.6251
2.1601
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to MDL 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 2.4820, compared to 2.2556 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2265 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4820
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2556

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.1461 MDL (High: 2.4754 / Low: 2.3293). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0216 MDL (High: 2.3266 / Low: 2.3050).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1461
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0216

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1037 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1037

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 2.5864) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.6126), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0263 (-1.01%).

2017 Avg (January) 2.5864
2016 Avg (January) 2.6126

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6080 2.5677 2.5864
February 2.5836 2.5577 2.5698
March 2.5800 2.4972 2.5345
April 2.5092 2.4657 2.4853
May 2.4754 2.3293 2.3816
June 2.3490 2.3139 2.3347
July 2.3266 2.3050 2.3188
August 2.3083 2.2682 2.2844
September 2.2850 2.2498 2.2611
October 2.2622 2.2095 2.2311
November 2.2650 2.1942 2.2392
December 2.2126 2.1816 2.1988