YEARLY HIGH
2.5283 EGP
YEARLY LOW
1.0001 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2907 EGP

2016 HKD to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the HKD to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 2.5283. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 1.0001.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5282 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0065 to the December average rate of 2.3725, the exchange rate registered a net change of 135.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.5283 was up 143.98% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.0362, 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 63,206 EGP
2015 Average 24,860 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 25,002 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38,203.95 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.5092
0.8696
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to EGP 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 1.0878, compared to 1.4936 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4058 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0878
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4936

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 1.1634 EGP (High: 2.3079 / Low: 1.1445). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 EGP (High: 1.1451 / Low: 1.1437).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.1634
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 2.3725) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.0099), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3626 (+134.92%).

2016 Avg (December) 2.3725
2015 Avg (December) 1.0099

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0123 1.0001 1.0065
February 1.0108 1.0045 1.0062
March 1.1525 1.0059 1.0832
April 1.1451 1.1424 1.1446
May 1.1448 1.1412 1.1434
June 1.1451 1.1360 1.1432
July 1.1452 1.1419 1.1446
August 1.1461 1.1414 1.1445
September 1.1450 1.1431 1.1442
October 1.1451 1.1437 1.1442
November 2.3079 1.1445 2.0116
December 2.5283 2.2957 2.3725