YEARLY HIGH
0.9024 HKD
YEARLY LOW
0.8818 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8908 HKD

2017 SVC to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SVC to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 20, valuing the pair at 0.9024. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 0.8818.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0207 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8866 to the December average rate of 0.8926, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.9024 was up 0.86% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.8948, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,512 HKD
2016 Average 4,438 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 4,409 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 103.26 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.8958
0.8858
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SVC 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 0.8887, compared to 0.8929 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0043 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8887
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8929

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0129 HKD (High: 0.9024 / Low: 0.8895). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0067 HKD (High: 0.8954 / Low: 0.8886).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0129
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0067

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 0.0026 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2017: 0.8938) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.8870), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0068 (+0.77%).

2017 Avg (July) 0.8938
2016 Avg (July) 0.8870

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8919 0.8818 0.8866
February 0.8913 0.8824 0.8867
March 0.8967 0.8857 0.8884
April 0.8932 0.8846 0.8876
May 0.8952 0.8860 0.8907
June 0.8954 0.8886 0.8920
July 0.9024 0.8895 0.8938
August 0.9018 0.8890 0.8949
September 0.8955 0.8886 0.8924
October 0.8948 0.8873 0.8917
November 0.8981 0.8888 0.8923
December 0.8966 0.8885 0.8926