YEARLY HIGH
11.1782 HKD
YEARLY LOW
10.3673 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.8064 HKD

2017 XDR to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XDR to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 9, valuing the pair at 11.1782. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 10.3673.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8110 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.4818 to the December average rate of 11.0597, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 11.1782 was up 1.13% compared to the 2016 peak of 11.0528, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 55,891 HKD
2016 Average 53,950 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 51,836 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,054.90 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

11.1655
10.4197
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 10.5983, compared to 11.0145 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4163 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.5983
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.0145

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.1841 HKD (High: 10.5514 / Low: 10.3673). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1052 HKD (High: 11.0450 / Low: 10.9398).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1841
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1052

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1029 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1029

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 11.1034) against the same month in 2016 (average: 10.8521), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2512 (+2.32%).

2017 Avg (September) 11.1034
2016 Avg (September) 10.8521

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.5514 10.3673 10.4818
February 10.5903 10.4688 10.5164
March 10.6188 10.4526 10.5181
April 10.6648 10.5091 10.5808
May 10.7855 10.6360 10.7079
June 10.8633 10.7510 10.7847
July 10.9867 10.8168 10.8956
August 11.1337 10.9875 11.0369
September 11.1782 11.0170 11.1034
October 11.0450 10.9398 11.0004
November 11.0771 10.9275 10.9913
December 11.1281 11.0035 11.0597