YEARLY HIGH
0.0203 HKD
YEARLY LOW
0.0166 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0179 HKD

2017 KMF to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KMF to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 0.0203. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 0.0166.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0037 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0168 to the December average rate of 0.0188, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0203 was up 11.71% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0181, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KMF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 101 HKD
2016 Average 88 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 83 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18.54 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0191
0.0165
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF to HKD 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 0.0171, compared to 0.0187 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0171
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0187

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0016 HKD (High: 0.0203 / Low: 0.0186). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 HKD (High: 0.0170 / Low: 0.0166).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0016
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.0189) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0175), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0014 (+7.96%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.0189
2016 Avg (August) 0.0175

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0170 0.0166 0.0168
February 0.0170 0.0166 0.0168
March 0.0171 0.0166 0.0169
April 0.0173 0.0167 0.0169
May 0.0178 0.0172 0.0175
June 0.0181 0.0176 0.0178
July 0.0188 0.0180 0.0183
August 0.0203 0.0186 0.0189
September 0.0191 0.0186 0.0189
October 0.0188 0.0184 0.0186
November 0.0189 0.0184 0.0186
December 0.0190 0.0186 0.0188