YEARLY HIGH
0.0313 HKD
YEARLY LOW
0.0310 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0311 HKD

2017 YER to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the YER to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 0.0313. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 0.0310.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0003 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0310 to the December average rate of 0.0312, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0313 was down 13.86% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0364, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 157 HKD
2016 Average 162 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 155 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.68 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0313
0.0310
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 0.0311, compared to 0.0312 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) 0.0311
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0312

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0002 HKD (High: 0.0312 / Low: 0.0310). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 HKD (High: 0.0310 / Low: 0.0310).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.0313) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0310), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+0.76%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.0313
2016 Avg (August) 0.0310

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0310 0.0310 0.0310
February 0.0310 0.0310 0.0310
March 0.0312 0.0310 0.0311
April 0.0311 0.0310 0.0311
May 0.0311 0.0311 0.0311
June 0.0312 0.0311 0.0312
July 0.0312 0.0312 0.0312
August 0.0313 0.0312 0.0313
September 0.0313 0.0312 0.0312
October 0.0312 0.0312 0.0312
November 0.0312 0.0312 0.0312
December 0.0313 0.0312 0.0312