YEARLY HIGH
61.0847 KMF
YEARLY LOW
55.1359 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
57.1530 KMF

2016 HKD to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the HKD to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 61.0847. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 55.1359.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.9487 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 58.0524 to the December average rate of 60.1913, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 61.0847 was up 1.12% compared to the 2015 peak of 60.4064, 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 1,527,117 KMF
2015 Average 1,430,508 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 1,378,398 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 148,718.64 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

60.6266
55.4031
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to KMF 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 56.6153, compared to 57.6907 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0754 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 56.6153
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 57.6907

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 3.1254 KMF (High: 59.9681 / Low: 56.8426). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7504 KMF (High: 57.1696 / Low: 56.4192).

November Spread (Volatile) ±3.1254
September Spread (Stable) ±0.7504

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.0837 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0837

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 60.1913) against the same month in 2015 (average: 58.0292), the exchange rate shifted by +2.1621 (+3.73%).

2016 Avg (December) 60.1913
2015 Avg (December) 58.0292

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 58.9410 56.8700 58.0524
February 58.0926 55.9196 56.9687
March 58.2630 56.3258 57.0120
April 56.5078 55.6891 55.9592
May 57.0436 55.1359 55.8384
June 56.6786 55.2830 55.8609
July 57.7165 55.6157 56.4163
August 57.6171 56.4173 57.2064
September 57.1696 56.4192 56.6539
October 57.9539 56.5636 57.1280
November 59.9681 56.8426 58.5479
December 61.0847 59.3096 60.1913