YEARLY HIGH
81.1035 XAF
YEARLY LOW
69.7471 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
74.7084 XAF

2017 HKD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HKD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 81.1035. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 69.7471.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.3564 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 79.6563 to the December average rate of 70.9034, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 81.1035 was down 0.19% compared to the 2016 peak of 81.2595, 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 2,027,587 XAF
2016 Average 1,912,170 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 1,743,678 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 283,909.27 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

80.5762
69.5380
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to XAF 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 78.0373, compared to 71.3794 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.6579 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 78.0373
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 71.3794

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 3.0202 XAF (High: 74.0682 / Low: 71.0480). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5337 XAF (High: 71.5684 / Low: 70.0347).

July Spread (Volatile) ±3.0202
August Spread (Stable) ±1.5337

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 2.5853 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5853

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 79.6563) against the same month in 2016 (average: 77.6749), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9814 (+2.55%).

2017 Avg (January) 79.6563
2016 Avg (January) 77.6749

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 81.1035 78.6308 79.6563
February 80.1424 78.4493 79.4889
March 80.4519 77.9165 79.0805
April 79.8204 77.2454 78.8052
May 77.5239 75.0386 76.2199
June 75.5167 73.6122 74.9733
July 74.0682 71.0480 72.8807
August 71.5684 70.0347 70.9567
September 71.4885 69.7471 70.4579
October 72.4320 70.8299 71.5164
November 72.5534 70.4088 71.5616
December 71.5590 69.9358 70.9034