YEARLY HIGH
8.6684 HTG
YEARLY LOW
7.3287 HTG
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.1172 HTG

2016 HKD to HTG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the HKD to HTG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 8.6684. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 7.3287.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3397 HTG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.4562 to the December average rate of 8.5806, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 8.6684 was up 18.03% compared to the 2015 peak of 7.3443, 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 216,710 HTG
2015 Average 163,851 HTG
Yearly Trough Low 183,218 HTG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,491.72 HTG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

8.6930
7.3438
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to HTG 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 7.8836, compared to 8.3508 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4672 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.8836
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.3508

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.3417 HTG (High: 7.6704 / Low: 7.3287). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0530 HTG (High: 8.0552 / Low: 8.0023).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3417
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0530

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0072 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0072

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 8.5806) against the same month in 2015 (average: 7.2820), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2986 (+17.83%).

2016 Avg (December) 8.5806
2015 Avg (December) 7.2820

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.6704 7.3287 7.4562
February 7.9108 7.6314 7.7533
March 8.0167 7.9052 7.9720
April 8.0531 7.9652 8.0127
May 8.0552 8.0023 8.0259
June 8.1229 8.0378 8.0815
July 8.2031 8.1115 8.1563
August 8.3569 8.1679 8.2634
September 8.4259 8.3115 8.3713
October 8.4098 8.3244 8.3702
November 8.4934 8.2400 8.3631
December 8.6684 8.4261 8.5806