2017 HKD to XOF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 HKD to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the HKD to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 80.9195. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 69.7471.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.1724 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 79.7853 to the December average rate of 70.9034, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 80.9195 was down 0.28% compared to the 2016 peak of 81.1435, 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 XOF 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 78.1312, compared to 71.3916 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.7396 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 3.2116 XOF (High: 74.2596 / Low: 71.0480). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5337 XOF (High: 71.5684 / Low: 70.0347).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 2.5708 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 79.7853) against the same month in 2016 (average: 78.0380), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7473 (+2.24%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80.9195 | 78.8519 | 79.7853 |
| February | 80.4317 | 78.6106 | 79.6247 |
| March | 80.4073 | 78.0205 | 79.2486 |
| April | 79.6864 | 77.4260 | 78.8322 |
| May | 77.4437 | 75.1067 | 76.2613 |
| June | 75.5052 | 73.8148 | 75.0348 |
| July | 74.2596 | 71.0480 | 72.9536 |
| 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 |