YEARLY HIGH
0.1326 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.1229 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1269 CHF

2016 HKD to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the HKD to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.1326. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 10, dropping to 0.1229.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0097 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1294 to the December average rate of 0.1315, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1326 was down 0.24% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1329, 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 3,315 CHF
2015 Average 3,104 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 3,072 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 242.13 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1322
0.1236
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to CHF 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 0.1264, compared to 0.1274 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1264
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1274

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0064 CHF (High: 0.1312 / Low: 0.1248). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 CHF (High: 0.1265 / Low: 0.1247).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0064
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

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 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.1315) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1281), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0034 (+2.62%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.1315
2015 Avg (December) 0.1281

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1315 0.1280 0.1294
February 0.1312 0.1248 0.1274
March 0.1284 0.1240 0.1265
April 0.1262 0.1229 0.1243
May 0.1281 0.1230 0.1261
June 0.1275 0.1237 0.1249
July 0.1278 0.1250 0.1265
August 0.1267 0.1233 0.1253
September 0.1265 0.1247 0.1256
October 0.1282 0.1252 0.1271
November 0.1310 0.1249 0.1285
December 0.1326 0.1299 0.1315