2017 HKD to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 HKD to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the HKD to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 22, valuing the pair at 76.0481. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 20, dropping to 73.2181.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8299 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 74.4952 to the December average rate of 74.2383, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 76.0481 was down 5.36% compared to the 2016 peak of 80.3523, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
HKD to SOS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 74.4501, compared to 74.1713 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2788 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 2.4026 SOS (High: 76.0481 / Low: 73.6455). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9492 SOS (High: 75.1082 / Low: 74.1590).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.2625 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 74.2130) against the same month in 2016 (average: 74.0367), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1763 (+0.24%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75.0815 | 73.8038 | 74.4952 |
| February | 75.1342 | 74.0901 | 74.6106 |
| March | 74.8651 | 73.7020 | 74.4380 |
| April | 75.1082 | 74.1590 | 74.5655 |
| May | 75.5823 | 73.8523 | 74.3181 |
| June | 75.3774 | 73.7315 | 74.2735 |
| July | 75.1401 | 73.2181 | 74.0110 |
| August | 75.2759 | 73.3251 | 73.9770 |
| September | 75.5074 | 73.7940 | 74.3470 |
| October | 75.2051 | 73.8439 | 74.2417 |
| November | 76.0481 | 73.6455 | 74.2130 |
| December | 76.0023 | 73.6515 | 74.2383 |