YEARLY HIGH
0.5984 HKD
YEARLY LOW
0.4843 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5270 HKD

2016 ARS to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ARS to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.5984. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 12, dropping to 0.4843.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1142 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5739 to the December average rate of 0.4898, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5984 was down 34.25% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.9102, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,992 HKD
2015 Average 4,212 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 2,421 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 570.86 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5823
0.4814
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 0.5433, compared to 0.5107 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0326 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5433
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5107

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0604 HKD (High: 0.5531 / Low: 0.4928). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0078 HKD (High: 0.5134 / Low: 0.5056).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0604
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0078

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0471 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0471

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.5739) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.9019), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3280 (-36.37%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.5739
2015 Avg (January) 0.9019

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5984 0.5585 0.5739
February 0.5531 0.4928 0.5268
March 0.5365 0.4935 0.5209
April 0.5527 0.5245 0.5390
May 0.5583 0.5435 0.5499
June 0.5644 0.5099 0.5495
July 0.5318 0.5152 0.5208
August 0.5292 0.5153 0.5227
September 0.5198 0.5054 0.5139
October 0.5134 0.5056 0.5110
November 0.5175 0.4917 0.5059
December 0.5012 0.4843 0.4898