YEARLY HIGH
0.0137 HKD
YEARLY LOW
0.0131 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0135 HKD

2017 SOS to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SOS to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 20, valuing the pair at 0.0137. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 0.0131.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0005 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0134 to the December average rate of 0.0135, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0137 was down 2.40% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0140, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 68 HKD
2016 Average 65 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 66 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.54 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0135
0.0134
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 0.0134, compared to 0.0135 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0134
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0135

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0004 HKD (High: 0.0136 / Low: 0.0131). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 HKD (High: 0.0135 / Low: 0.0133).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2017: 0.0135) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0133), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+1.43%).

2017 Avg (July) 0.0135
2016 Avg (July) 0.0133

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0135 0.0133 0.0134
February 0.0135 0.0133 0.0134
March 0.0136 0.0134 0.0134
April 0.0135 0.0133 0.0134
May 0.0135 0.0132 0.0135
June 0.0136 0.0133 0.0135
July 0.0137 0.0133 0.0135
August 0.0136 0.0133 0.0135
September 0.0136 0.0132 0.0135
October 0.0135 0.0133 0.0135
November 0.0136 0.0131 0.0135
December 0.0136 0.0132 0.0135