YEARLY HIGH
7.8263 HKD
YEARLY LOW
2.3504 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.7624 HKD

2017 LTL to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LTL to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 22, valuing the pair at 7.8263. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 2.3504.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.4759 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.5978 to the December average rate of 7.8125, the exchange rate registered a net change of 117.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 7.8263 was up 203.02% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.5827, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 39,131 HKD
2016 Average 12,580 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 11,752 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,379.44 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

8.3628
1.8632
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 5.7135, compared to 7.8113 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.0978 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.7135
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.8113

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 5.4071 HKD (High: 7.7575 / Low: 2.3504). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0092 HKD (High: 7.8126 / Low: 7.8034).

January Spread (Volatile) ±5.4071
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0092

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 3.0507 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.0507

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 7.8211) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.5396), the exchange rate shifted by +5.2815 (+207.96%).

2017 Avg (August) 7.8211
2016 Avg (August) 2.5396

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.7575 2.3504 3.5978
February 7.7615 2.3729 5.4555
March 2.4379 2.3672 2.4048
April 7.7808 2.4107 7.2377
May 7.7944 7.7786 7.7872
June 7.8075 7.7889 7.7980
July 7.8126 7.8034 7.8088
August 7.8263 7.8133 7.8211
September 7.8257 7.8006 7.8144
October 7.8114 7.7995 7.8053
November 7.8120 7.7972 7.8054
December 7.8221 7.8049 7.8125