YEARLY HIGH
1223.5051 GNF
YEARLY LOW
936.1705 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1077.5218 GNF

2016 HKD to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the HKD to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 22, valuing the pair at 1223.5051. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 5, dropping to 936.1705.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 287.3345 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 994.3015 to the December average rate of 1195.9954, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1223.5051 was up 19.10% compared to the 2015 peak of 1027.3212, 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 30,587,627 GNF
2015 Average 23,703,833 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 23,404,263 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,183,363.52 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1220.3063
928.5751
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to GNF 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 982.5739, compared to 1172.4696 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 189.8957 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 982.5739
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1172.4696

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 222.2364 GNF (High: 1158.4069 / Low: 936.1705). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.1949 GNF (High: 984.9537 / Low: 976.7588).

June Spread (Volatile) ±222.2364
March Spread (Stable) ±8.1949

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 24.8322 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -24.8322

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1195.9954) against the same month in 2015 (average: 996.2237), the exchange rate shifted by +199.7717 (+20.05%).

2016 Avg (December) 1195.9954
2015 Avg (December) 996.2237

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1003.3355 987.6915 994.3015
February 997.1683 980.6952 989.2260
March 984.9537 976.7588 981.3136
April 980.2128 970.4404 977.7183
May 974.3196 941.6096 952.8860
June 1158.4069 936.1705 999.9982
July 1163.6189 1135.6175 1153.8071
August 1178.6499 1148.4180 1166.2339
September 1179.4360 1161.6535 1171.3993
October 1177.6545 1160.5037 1171.0951
November 1185.7201 1163.4018 1176.2871
December 1223.5051 1178.0211 1195.9954