YEARLY HIGH
6.6657 PHP
YEARLY LOW
6.3181 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.4653 PHP

2017 HKD to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HKD to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 26, valuing the pair at 6.6657. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 6.3181.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3476 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.4132 to the December average rate of 6.4367, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 6.6657 was up 3.39% compared to the 2016 peak of 6.4472, 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 166,642 PHP
2016 Average 152,957 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 157,952 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,689.40 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

6.6009
6.3740
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to PHP 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 6.4205, compared to 6.5102 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0897 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.4205
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.5102

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.1703 PHP (High: 6.6057 / Low: 6.4354). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0539 PHP (High: 6.5087 / Low: 6.4548).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1703
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0539

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0861 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0861

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 6.5820) against the same month in 2016 (average: 6.2325), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3494 (+5.61%).

2017 Avg (October) 6.5820
2016 Avg (October) 6.2325

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.4485 6.3533 6.4132
February 6.5001 6.3904 6.4423
March 6.4910 6.4361 6.4675
April 6.4582 6.3181 6.4088
May 6.4478 6.3711 6.3980
June 6.4759 6.3190 6.3929
July 6.5087 6.4548 6.4816
August 6.5799 6.4321 6.5150
September 6.5624 6.4860 6.5232
October 6.6657 6.5206 6.5820
November 6.6057 6.4354 6.5227
December 6.4930 6.3756 6.4367