YEARLY HIGH
3.0235 HNL
YEARLY LOW
2.8704 HNL
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.9326 HNL

2016 HKD to HNL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the HKD to HNL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 3.0235. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 2.8704.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1530 HNL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8832 to the December average rate of 3.0065, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 3.0235 was up 5.00% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.8796, 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 75,587 HNL
2015 Average 69,968 HNL
Yearly Trough Low 71,761 HNL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,826.13 HNL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

3.0188
2.8709
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to HNL 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 2.9065, compared to 2.9587 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0522 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9065
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9587

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0609 HNL (High: 2.9932 / Low: 2.9323). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0090 HNL (High: 2.9139 / Low: 2.9049).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0609
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0090

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 0.0030 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 3.0065) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.8230), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1835 (+6.50%).

2016 Avg (December) 3.0065
2015 Avg (December) 2.8230

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.8992 2.8704 2.8832
February 2.9174 2.8784 2.9000
March 2.9228 2.9048 2.9129
April 2.9149 2.9051 2.9099
May 2.9139 2.9049 2.9092
June 2.9350 2.9115 2.9237
July 2.9536 2.9206 2.9363
August 2.9579 2.9335 2.9470
September 2.9531 2.9350 2.9456
October 2.9586 2.9289 2.9466
November 2.9932 2.9323 2.9699
December 3.0235 2.9840 3.0065