2017 SBD to HKD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0214 HKD

YEARLY LOW

0.9766 HKD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9977 HKD

2017 SBD to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SBD to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 3, valuing the pair at 1.0214. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.9766.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0447 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9873 to the December average rate of 1.0048, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.0214 was up 2.12% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.0001, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,107 HKD

2016 Average 4,906 HKD

Yearly Trough Low 4,883 HKD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 223.64 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.0125

0.9850

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 0.9927, compared to 1.0026 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0099 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9927

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0026

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0200 HKD (High: 1.0214 / Low: 1.0014). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0068 HKD (High: 1.0022 / Low: 0.9955).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0200

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0068

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0072 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0072

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 1.0102) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.9912), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0190 (+1.91%).

2017 Avg (August) 1.0102

2016 Avg (August) 0.9912

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9936	0.9766	0.9873
February	1.0020	0.9933	0.9972
March	1.0022	0.9955	0.9993
April	1.0013	0.9877	0.9942
May	0.9949	0.9794	0.9884
June	1.0010	0.9829	0.9899
July	1.0067	0.9897	0.9979
August	1.0214	1.0014	1.0102
September	1.0127	0.9963	1.0065
October	1.0039	0.9952	0.9993
November	1.0018	0.9832	0.9969
December	1.0110	0.9979	1.0048