2017 HKD to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0239 SBD

YEARLY LOW

0.9791 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0024 SBD

2017 HKD to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HKD to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.0239. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 3, dropping to 0.9791.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0448 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0129 to the December average rate of 0.9952, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.0239 was down 2.70% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.0523, 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 25,598 SBD

2016 Average 25,486 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 24,477 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,121.00 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.0152

0.9877

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to SBD 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 1.0074, compared to 0.9975 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0099 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0074

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9975

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0196 SBD (High: 0.9986 / Low: 0.9791). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0068 SBD (High: 1.0046 / Low: 0.9978).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0196

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0068

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0122 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0122

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.0129) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.0466), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0337 (-3.22%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.0129

2016 Avg (January) 1.0466

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0239	1.0064	1.0129
February	1.0067	0.9980	1.0028
March	1.0046	0.9978	1.0007
April	1.0124	0.9987	1.0059
May	1.0211	1.0051	1.0117
June	1.0174	0.9990	1.0102
July	1.0104	0.9933	1.0022
August	0.9986	0.9791	0.9900
September	1.0037	0.9875	0.9935
October	1.0049	0.9961	1.0007
November	1.0171	0.9982	1.0031
December	1.0021	0.9891	0.9952