YEARLY HIGH
0.8975 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.8207 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8513 SDG

2017 HKD to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HKD to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 0.8975. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 5, dropping to 0.8207.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0767 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8296 to the December average rate of 0.8614, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.8975 was up 6.42% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.8433, 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 22,436 SDG
2016 Average 19,856 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 20,519 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,917.85 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.8646
0.8264
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to SDG 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 0.8467, compared to 0.8558 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0091 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8467
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8558

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0486 SDG (High: 0.8975 / Low: 0.8489). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0055 SDG (High: 0.8589 / Low: 0.8535).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0486
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0055

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.8614) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.8370), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0244 (+2.92%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.8614
2016 Avg (December) 0.8370

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8403 0.8240 0.8296
February 0.8615 0.8232 0.8308
March 0.8624 0.8207 0.8469
April 0.8635 0.8543 0.8599
May 0.8612 0.8534 0.8574
June 0.8589 0.8529 0.8560
July 0.8579 0.8455 0.8541
August 0.8610 0.8478 0.8529
September 0.8587 0.8520 0.8553
October 0.8589 0.8535 0.8558
November 0.8586 0.8509 0.8554
December 0.8975 0.8489 0.8614