YEARLY HIGH
0.4380 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.4111 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4184 PEN

2017 HKD to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HKD to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.4380. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 27, dropping to 0.4111.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0269 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4304 to the December average rate of 0.4153, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4380 was down 3.72% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4549, 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 10,950 PEN
2016 Average 10,867 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 10,277 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 673.52 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4320
0.4128
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to PEN 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 0.4213, compared to 0.4156 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0057 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4213
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4156

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0231 PEN (High: 0.4356 / Low: 0.4126). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0036 PEN (High: 0.4198 / Low: 0.4162).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0231
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0036

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0105 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0105

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.4304) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4416), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0112 (-2.54%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.4304
2016 Avg (January) 0.4416

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4380 0.4224 0.4304
February 0.4240 0.4176 0.4199
March 0.4247 0.4173 0.4202
April 0.4198 0.4162 0.4181
May 0.4227 0.4169 0.4202
June 0.4220 0.4151 0.4187
July 0.4176 0.4140 0.4158
August 0.4177 0.4111 0.4144
September 0.4192 0.4133 0.4154
October 0.4203 0.4144 0.4166
November 0.4356 0.4126 0.4159
December 0.4213 0.4137 0.4153