YEARLY HIGH
14.7297 XPF
YEARLY LOW
12.6884 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.6068 XPF

2017 HKD to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HKD to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 14.7297. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 12.6884.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0413 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.5089 to the December average rate of 12.8987, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 14.7297 was down 0.60% compared to the 2016 peak of 14.8190, 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 368,242 XPF
2016 Average 347,358 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 317,210 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 51,032.03 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

14.6781
12.6486
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to XPF 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 14.2261, compared to 12.9876 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2385 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.2261
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.9876

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 1.3590 XPF (High: 14.6410 / Low: 13.2821). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2790 XPF (High: 13.0197 / Low: 12.7407).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.3590
August Spread (Stable) ±0.2790

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 0.4706 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4706

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 14.5089) against the same month in 2016 (average: 14.1153), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3936 (+2.79%).

2017 Avg (January) 14.5089
2016 Avg (January) 14.1153

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.7297 14.2823 14.5089
February 14.6410 13.2821 14.4529
March 14.6542 14.1943 14.4261
April 14.5249 14.0782 14.3786
May 14.1563 13.6922 13.9080
June 13.8014 13.4139 13.6821
July 13.5330 12.9251 13.2717
August 13.0197 12.7407 12.9084
September 13.0052 12.6884 12.8177
October 13.1768 12.8854 13.0103
November 13.1989 12.8088 13.0185
December 13.0180 12.7227 12.8987