2016 HKD to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

15.5782 JPY

YEARLY LOW

12.8922 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

14.0132 JPY

2016 HKD to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the HKD to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 15.5782. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 17, dropping to 12.8922.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6860 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.2281 to the December average rate of 14.9584, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 15.5782 was down 3.87% compared to the 2015 peak of 16.2054, 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 389,455 JPY

2015 Average 390,364 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 322,305 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 67,149.13 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

15.4448

12.8450

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to JPY 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 14.3745, compared to 13.6519 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7226 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.3745

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.6519

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 1.4211 JPY (High: 14.7133 / Low: 13.2922). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2935 JPY (High: 14.6686 / Low: 14.3751).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.4211

March Spread (Stable) ±0.2935

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.5038 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5038

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 15.2281) against the same month in 2015 (average: 15.2706), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0425 (-0.28%).

2016 Avg (January) 15.2281

2015 Avg (January) 15.2706

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	15.5782	14.9782	15.2281
February	15.5587	14.4362	14.7243
March	14.6686	14.3751	14.5608
April	14.4201	13.7372	14.1358
May	14.2715	13.7131	14.0215
June	14.1363	13.1444	13.5764
July	13.7995	12.9632	13.3850
August	13.2965	12.8922	13.0616
September	13.4089	12.9441	13.1520
October	13.5464	13.0616	13.3656
November	14.7133	13.2922	13.9888
December	15.1916	14.6188	14.9584