YEARLY HIGH
981.8513 SLL
YEARLY LOW
705.4563 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
959.2709 SLL

2017 HKD to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HKD to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 10, valuing the pair at 981.8513. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 705.4563.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 276.3950 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 889.3043 to the December average rate of 978.7898, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 981.8513 was up 34.77% compared to the 2016 peak of 728.5120, 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 24,546,282 SLL
2016 Average 15,535,159 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 17,636,407 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,909,875.09 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

987.7384
880.3557
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to SLL 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 947.6115, compared to 970.9304 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 23.3189 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 947.6115
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 970.9304

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 252.7675 SLL (High: 958.2237 / Low: 705.4563). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.2059 SLL (High: 963.9209 / Low: 960.7150).

January Spread (Volatile) ±252.7675
April Spread (Stable) ±3.2059

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.7793 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7793

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 978.7487) against the same month in 2016 (average: 724.6741), the exchange rate shifted by +254.0746 (+35.06%).

2017 Avg (October) 978.7487
2016 Avg (October) 724.6741

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 958.2237 705.4563 889.3043
February 961.3159 945.5315 954.3820
March 968.7101 932.0028 957.7018
April 963.9209 960.7150 961.7127
May 965.6798 956.5025 960.0006
June 965.7940 952.9740 962.5675
July 966.9569 954.8736 960.7882
August 966.3305 958.5299 962.4552
September 972.9698 961.8621 966.0575
October 981.8513 973.4108 978.7487
November 980.2679 974.1039 978.7428
December 981.4680 973.2434 978.7898