2017 HKD to USD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1290 USD

YEARLY LOW

0.1278 USD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1283 USD

2017 HKD to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HKD to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.1290. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 22, dropping to 0.1278.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0012 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1289 to the December average rate of 0.1280, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1290 was down 0.06% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1290, 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 3,224 USD

2016 Average 3,221 USD

Yearly Trough Low 3,194 USD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 29.63 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1290

0.1278

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HKD to USD 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 0.1286, compared to 0.1280 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1286

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1280

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 0.0004 USD (High: 0.1282 / Low: 0.1278). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 USD (High: 0.1289 / Low: 0.1288).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.1289) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1285), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+0.30%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.1289

2016 Avg (January) 0.1285

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1290	0.1289	0.1289
February	0.1289	0.1288	0.1289
March	0.1288	0.1287	0.1288
April	0.1287	0.1285	0.1286
May	0.1286	0.1283	0.1284
June	0.1284	0.1281	0.1282
July	0.1282	0.1280	0.1281
August	0.1280	0.1278	0.1279
September	0.1282	0.1278	0.1280
October	0.1282	0.1280	0.1281
November	0.1283	0.1280	0.1281
December	0.1281	0.1278	0.1280