YEARLY HIGH
9.7933 KGS
YEARLY LOW
8.6479 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.0105 KGS

2016 HKD to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the HKD to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 9.7933. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 8.6479.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1455 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.7550 to the December average rate of 8.9262, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 9.7933 was up 0.00% compared to the 2015 peak of 9.7931, 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 244,834 KGS
2015 Average 207,737 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 216,197 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,636.50 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

9.8628
8.5696
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to KGS 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 9.1876, compared to 8.8335 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3541 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.1876
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.8335

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.4552 KGS (High: 9.5182 / Low: 9.0630). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0418 KGS (High: 8.9483 / Low: 8.9065).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.4552
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0418

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.4172 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4172

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 9.7550) against the same month in 2015 (average: 7.6540), the exchange rate shifted by +2.1010 (+27.45%).

2016 Avg (January) 9.7550
2015 Avg (January) 7.6540

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.7933 9.7060 9.7550
February 9.7561 9.4287 9.6145
March 9.5182 9.0630 9.3133
April 9.0819 8.8030 8.8961
May 8.8519 8.7647 8.8027
June 8.8109 8.6784 8.7440
July 8.7603 8.6479 8.6773
August 8.8806 8.7711 8.8454
September 8.9061 8.7568 8.8613
October 8.8529 8.7550 8.8006
November 8.9197 8.8588 8.8899
December 8.9483 8.9065 8.9262