2017 SCR to HKD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5995 HKD

YEARLY LOW

0.5508 HKD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5739 HKD

2017 SCR to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SCR to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 22, valuing the pair at 0.5995. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 0.5508.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0486 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5799 to the December average rate of 0.5610, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.5995 was down 2.39% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.6141, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,997 HKD

2016 Average 2,926 HKD

Yearly Trough Low 2,754 HKD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 243.13 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.5818

0.5591

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 0.5774, compared to 0.5703 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0071 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5774

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5703

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0403 HKD (High: 0.5911 / Low: 0.5508). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0153 HKD (High: 0.5836 / Low: 0.5683).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0403

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0153

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0050 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0050

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.5799) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5950), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0151 (-2.53%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.5799

2016 Avg (January) 0.5950

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5995	0.5701	0.5799
February	0.5890	0.5678	0.5770
March	0.5983	0.5690	0.5768
April	0.5961	0.5677	0.5768
May	0.5836	0.5683	0.5750
June	0.5929	0.5610	0.5790
July	0.5938	0.5661	0.5769
August	0.5947	0.5691	0.5761
September	0.5834	0.5678	0.5734
October	0.5836	0.5550	0.5698
November	0.5911	0.5508	0.5649
December	0.5825	0.5552	0.5610