YEARLY HIGH
0.3607 GEL
YEARLY LOW
0.2734 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3046 GEL

2016 HKD to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the HKD to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 0.3607. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 7, dropping to 0.2734.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0873 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3131 to the December average rate of 0.3420, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3607 was up 13.78% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3171, 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 9,019 GEL
2015 Average 7,117 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 6,836 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,182.82 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3481
0.2748
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to GEL 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 0.2987, compared to 0.3104 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0117 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2987
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3104

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.0315 GEL (High: 0.3607 / Low: 0.3293). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0040 GEL (High: 0.3207 / Low: 0.3167).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0315
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0040

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0151 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0151

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.3420) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3088), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0332 (+10.74%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.3420
2015 Avg (December) 0.3088

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3192 0.3095 0.3131
February 0.3207 0.3167 0.3190
March 0.3179 0.2950 0.3060
April 0.2967 0.2870 0.2909
May 0.2870 0.2754 0.2809
June 0.3039 0.2734 0.2825
July 0.3032 0.2982 0.3017
August 0.3035 0.2929 0.2988
September 0.3013 0.2950 0.2978
October 0.3077 0.3003 0.3035
November 0.3280 0.3086 0.3187
December 0.3607 0.3293 0.3420