YEARLY HIGH
32.2738 YER
YEARLY LOW
31.9282 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
32.1119 YER

2017 HKD to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HKD to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 15, valuing the pair at 32.2738. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 31.9282.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3455 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 32.2499 to the December average rate of 32.0369, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 32.2738 was up 0.02% compared to the 2016 peak of 32.2669, 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 806,845 YER
2016 Average 774,703 YER
Yearly Trough Low 798,206 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,638.71 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

32.2756
31.9677
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to YER 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 32.1815, compared to 32.0423 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1392 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 32.1815
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 32.0423

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.1569 YER (High: 32.2293 / Low: 32.0724). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0311 YER (High: 32.2428 / Low: 32.2117).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1569
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0311

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0612 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0612

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 32.2499) against the same month in 2016 (average: 27.6358), the exchange rate shifted by +4.6142 (+16.70%).

2017 Avg (January) 32.2499
2016 Avg (January) 27.6358

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 32.2738 32.2301 32.2499
February 32.2428 32.2117 32.2271
March 32.2293 32.0724 32.1813
April 32.2165 32.1624 32.1946
May 32.1744 32.1135 32.1416
June 32.1255 32.0620 32.0948
July 32.0768 32.0318 32.0545
August 32.0383 31.9282 31.9934
September 32.0842 31.9928 32.0322
October 32.0897 32.0436 32.0716
November 32.0949 32.0419 32.0652
December 32.0717 31.9997 32.0369