YEARLY HIGH
1.1340 SVC
YEARLY LOW
1.1081 SVC
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1226 SVC

2017 HKD to SVC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HKD to SVC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 1.1340. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 20, dropping to 1.1081.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0260 SVC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1279 to the December average rate of 1.1204, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.1340 was up 0.12% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.1327, 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 28,351 SVC
2016 Average 28,163 SVC
Yearly Trough Low 27,702 SVC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 648.80 SVC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.1290
1.1164
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to SVC 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 1.1253, compared to 1.1199 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0054 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1253
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1199

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0161 SVC (High: 1.1242 / Low: 1.1081). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0084 SVC (High: 1.1253 / Low: 1.1169).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0161
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0084

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0039 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0039

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.1279) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.1242), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0038 (+0.34%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.1279
2016 Avg (January) 1.1242

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1340 1.1213 1.1279
February 1.1332 1.1220 1.1277
March 1.1290 1.1152 1.1257
April 1.1304 1.1196 1.1266
May 1.1287 1.1170 1.1227
June 1.1253 1.1169 1.1211
July 1.1242 1.1081 1.1188
August 1.1248 1.1089 1.1174
September 1.1254 1.1167 1.1206
October 1.1271 1.1175 1.1214
November 1.1252 1.1135 1.1207
December 1.1254 1.1153 1.1204