YEARLY HIGH
2.8271 MXN
YEARLY LOW
2.2396 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.4278 MXN

2017 HKD to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HKD to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 2.8271. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 20, dropping to 2.2396.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5875 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7519 to the December average rate of 2.4608, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.8271 was up 5.36% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.6832, 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 70,676 MXN
2016 Average 60,176 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 55,989 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,687.11 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.7996
2.2280
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to MXN 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 2.4992, compared to 2.3565 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1427 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4992
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3565

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.1686 MXN (High: 2.5775 / Low: 2.4089). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0463 MXN (High: 2.2994 / Low: 2.2532).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1686
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0463

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1389 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1389

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 2.7519) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.3171), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4349 (+18.77%).

2017 Avg (January) 2.7519
2016 Avg (January) 2.3171

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.8271 2.6713 2.7519
February 2.6695 2.5371 2.6131
March 2.5775 2.4089 2.4812
April 2.4640 2.3804 2.4100
May 2.4653 2.3677 2.4106
June 2.4044 2.2851 2.3283
July 2.3476 2.2396 2.2826
August 2.2994 2.2532 2.2756
September 2.3371 2.2561 2.2817
October 2.4659 2.3320 2.4132
November 2.4641 2.3754 2.4248
December 2.5448 2.3811 2.4608