YEARLY HIGH
47.0057 MRO
YEARLY LOW
45.1708 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
46.1866 MRO

2017 HKD to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HKD to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 1, valuing the pair at 47.0057. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 45.1708.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8348 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 46.2336 to the December average rate of 45.4808, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 47.0057 was up 1.28% compared to the 2016 peak of 46.4132, 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 1,175,142 MRO
2016 Average 1,130,509 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 1,129,271 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 45,870.92 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

46.8844
45.3348
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to MRO 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 46.2518, compared to 46.1213 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1305 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 46.2518
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 46.1213

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 1.6301 MRO (High: 47.0057 / Low: 45.3756). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4057 MRO (High: 45.6817 / Low: 45.2761).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.6301
December Spread (Stable) ±0.4057

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.7960 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7960

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 46.2599) against the same month in 2016 (average: 45.9597), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3002 (+0.65%).

2017 Avg (October) 46.2599
2016 Avg (October) 45.9597

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 46.5340 45.9831 46.2336
February 46.5127 46.0387 46.2660
March 46.4438 45.8435 46.2603
April 46.4844 45.9788 46.3279
May 46.4558 46.0080 46.2229
June 46.4907 45.9100 46.1999
July 46.6256 45.9774 46.2908
August 46.8881 46.2897 46.4773
September 46.9993 46.5682 46.7552
October 47.0057 45.3756 46.2599
November 45.6924 45.1708 45.4639
December 45.6817 45.2761 45.4808