YEARLY HIGH
5.2285 HKD
YEARLY LOW
4.3042 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.8503 HKD

2016 AZN to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AZN to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 5.2285. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 4.3042.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9244 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.9120 to the December average rate of 4.3786, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 5.2285 was down 47.19% compared to the 2015 peak of 9.9010, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 26,143 HKD
2015 Average 38,501 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 21,521 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,621.83 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

5.2541
4.2990
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 5.0064, compared to 4.6943 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3121 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.0064
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.6943

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.3420 HKD (High: 5.0147 / Low: 4.6727). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0914 HKD (High: 5.2285 / Low: 5.1371).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3420
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0914

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.2474 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2474

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 5.1745) against the same month in 2015 (average: 7.3872), the exchange rate shifted by -2.2127 (-29.95%).

2016 Avg (May) 5.1745
2015 Avg (May) 7.3872

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.9747 4.7941 4.9120
February 4.9822 4.8316 4.9230
March 5.0147 4.6727 4.8080
April 5.1674 5.0733 5.1141
May 5.2285 5.1371 5.1745
June 5.2220 4.9930 5.1067
July 5.0116 4.8591 4.9518
August 4.8629 4.6886 4.7748
September 4.7691 4.6698 4.7185
October 4.8546 4.6902 4.7947
November 4.6951 4.4477 4.5473
December 4.4420 4.3042 4.3786