2016 HKD to CNY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8971 CNY

YEARLY LOW

0.8320 CNY

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.8557 CNY

2016 HKD to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the HKD to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.8971. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 31, dropping to 0.8320.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0650 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8438 to the December average rate of 0.8926, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.8971 was up 7.06% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.8379, 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 22,427 CNY

2015 Average 20,227 CNY

Yearly Trough Low 20,801 CNY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,625.77 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.8983

0.8294

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to CNY 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 0.8413, compared to 0.8700 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0287 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8413

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8700

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0212 CNY (High: 0.8922 / Low: 0.8710). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 CNY (High: 0.8617 / Low: 0.8593).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0212

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0033 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.8926) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.8325), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0601 (+7.22%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.8926

2015 Avg (December) 0.8325

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8485	0.8379	0.8438
February	0.8454	0.8357	0.8413
March	0.8428	0.8320	0.8381
April	0.8378	0.8331	0.8352
May	0.8472	0.8345	0.8410
June	0.8569	0.8449	0.8486
July	0.8642	0.8558	0.8606
August	0.8611	0.8541	0.8574
September	0.8617	0.8593	0.8603
October	0.8744	0.8584	0.8672
November	0.8922	0.8710	0.8822
December	0.8971	0.8871	0.8926