YEARLY HIGH
0.0869 HKD
YEARLY LOW
0.0622 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0757 HKD

2017 LRD to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LRD to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 3, valuing the pair at 0.0869. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 0.0622.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0247 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0828 to the December average rate of 0.0623, the exchange rate registered a net change of -24.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0869 was down 6.58% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0930, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 434 HKD
2016 Average 435 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 311 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 123.35 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0864
0.0601
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.0827, compared to 0.0688 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0139 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0827
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0688

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0189 HKD (High: 0.0869 / Low: 0.0680). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 HKD (High: 0.0623 / Low: 0.0622).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0189
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0143 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0143

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.0700) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0845), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0146 (-17.22%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.0700
2016 Avg (August) 0.0845

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0850 0.0816 0.0828
February 0.0826 0.0817 0.0824
March 0.0831 0.0818 0.0826
April 0.0828 0.0822 0.0825
May 0.0838 0.0823 0.0827
June 0.0839 0.0824 0.0830
July 0.0868 0.0830 0.0842
August 0.0869 0.0680 0.0700
September 0.0680 0.0664 0.0668
October 0.0664 0.0654 0.0660
November 0.0654 0.0622 0.0634
December 0.0623 0.0622 0.0623