2017 HKD to SCR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.8154 SCR

YEARLY LOW

1.6682 SCR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.7429 SCR

2017 HKD to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HKD to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 1.8154. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 22, dropping to 1.6682.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1473 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7247 to the December average rate of 1.7829, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.8154 was down 1.52% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.8435, 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 45,386 SCR

2016 Average 42,738 SCR

Yearly Trough Low 41,705 SCR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,681.54 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.7888

1.7189

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HKD to SCR 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 1.7321, compared to 1.7537 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0216 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7321

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7537

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.1238 SCR (High: 1.8154 / Low: 1.6916). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0461 SCR (High: 1.7596 / Low: 1.7135).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1238

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0461

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0117 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0117

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 1.7708) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.7202), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0506 (+2.94%).

2017 Avg (November) 1.7708

2016 Avg (November) 1.7202

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.7542	1.6682	1.7247
February	1.7613	1.6979	1.7332
March	1.7574	1.6714	1.7339
April	1.7614	1.6776	1.7341
May	1.7596	1.7135	1.7392
June	1.7826	1.6867	1.7275
July	1.7664	1.6840	1.7337
August	1.7571	1.6814	1.7358
September	1.7611	1.7141	1.7441
October	1.8018	1.7135	1.7552
November	1.8154	1.6916	1.7708
December	1.8010	1.7168	1.7829