YEARLY HIGH
47.1942 NGN
YEARLY LOW
39.1315 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
42.8078 NGN

2017 HKD to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HKD to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 47.1942. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 39.1315.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.0628 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 40.3659 to the December average rate of 46.0507, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 47.1942 was up 5.15% compared to the 2016 peak of 44.8830, 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 1,179,856 NGN
2016 Average 829,983 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 978,287 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 201,569.21 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

46.6268
39.7967
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to NGN 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 40.5771, compared to 45.0386 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.4615 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 40.5771
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 45.0386

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 6.8894 NGN (High: 47.1942 / Low: 40.3048). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4112 NGN (High: 46.2344 / Low: 45.8232).

August Spread (Volatile) ±6.8894
December Spread (Stable) ±0.4112

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.2700 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2700

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 45.6478) against the same month in 2016 (average: 41.5717), the exchange rate shifted by +4.0762 (+9.81%).

2017 Avg (August) 45.6478
2016 Avg (August) 41.5717

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 40.9284 39.1315 40.3659
February 40.9250 39.4147 40.6262
March 41.0274 39.4155 40.4158
April 40.8686 39.6160 40.5228
May 41.7410 40.2764 40.7113
June 44.9116 40.1263 40.8204
July 44.8874 39.1929 40.5504
August 47.1942 40.3048 45.6478
September 46.2728 45.4216 45.9012
October 46.2258 45.6080 46.0240
November 46.4072 45.6308 46.0576
December 46.2344 45.8232 46.0507