YEARLY HIGH
0.3485 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.3453 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3468 XCD

2017 HKD to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HKD to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.3485. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 22, dropping to 0.3453.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0032 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3484 to the December average rate of 0.3459, 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 0.3485 was down 0.17% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3491, 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 8,713 XCD
2016 Average 8,699 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 8,633 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 80.07 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3487
0.3453
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to XCD 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 0.3477, compared to 0.3460 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3477
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3460

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 0.0011 XCD (High: 0.3465 / Low: 0.3453). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 XCD (High: 0.3484 / Low: 0.3482).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0011
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.3484) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3472), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0012 (+0.36%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.3484
2016 Avg (January) 0.3472

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3485 0.3483 0.3484
February 0.3484 0.3482 0.3483
March 0.3482 0.3478 0.3480
April 0.3479 0.3473 0.3477
May 0.3474 0.3467 0.3470
June 0.3470 0.3461 0.3466
July 0.3463 0.3459 0.3461
August 0.3459 0.3453 0.3455
September 0.3465 0.3453 0.3458
October 0.3465 0.3460 0.3462
November 0.3466 0.3460 0.3462
December 0.3463 0.3455 0.3459