2016 ETB to HKD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3682 HKD

YEARLY LOW

0.3445 HKD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3556 HKD

2016 ETB to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ETB to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 0.3682. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.3445.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0237 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3662 to the December average rate of 0.3464, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3682 was down 4.08% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3839, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,841 HKD

2015 Average 1,874 HKD

Yearly Trough Low 1,723 HKD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 118.62 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3682

0.3445

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 0.3613, compared to 0.3499 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0115 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3613

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3499

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0053 HKD (High: 0.3601 / Low: 0.3548). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 HKD (High: 0.3609 / Low: 0.3588).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0053

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0031 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0031

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.3662) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3829), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0167 (-4.36%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.3662

2015 Avg (January) 0.3829

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3682	0.3637	0.3662
February	0.3674	0.3629	0.3651
March	0.3645	0.3605	0.3629
April	0.3609	0.3588	0.3598
May	0.3601	0.3548	0.3580
June	0.3572	0.3542	0.3560
July	0.3551	0.3518	0.3533
August	0.3527	0.3499	0.3515
September	0.3522	0.3496	0.3509
October	0.3509	0.3479	0.3495
November	0.3488	0.3460	0.3475
December	0.3491	0.3445	0.3464