YEARLY HIGH
2.0650 ARS
YEARLY LOW
1.6711 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9014 ARS

2016 HKD to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the HKD to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 12, valuing the pair at 2.0650. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 1.6711.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3940 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7432 to the December average rate of 2.0417, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.0650 was up 20.26% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.7172, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 51,626 ARS
2015 Average 29,870 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 41,776 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,849.47 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.0716
1.7133
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to ARS 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 1.8435, compared to 1.9592 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1158 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8435
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9592

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.2215 ARS (High: 2.0293 / Low: 1.8078). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0300 ARS (High: 1.9779 / Low: 1.9479).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2215
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0300

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0651 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0651

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 2.0417) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.4624), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5793 (+39.61%).

2016 Avg (December) 2.0417
2015 Avg (December) 1.4624

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7905 1.6711 1.7432
February 2.0293 1.8078 1.9004
March 2.0262 1.8640 1.9208
April 1.9067 1.8094 1.8557
May 1.8400 1.7913 1.8188
June 1.9612 1.7717 1.8221
July 1.9408 1.8803 1.9203
August 1.9407 1.8898 1.9132
September 1.9786 1.9237 1.9460
October 1.9779 1.9479 1.9571
November 2.0337 1.9323 1.9772
December 2.0650 1.9952 2.0417