YEARLY HIGH
116.1329 KPW
YEARLY LOW
115.1111 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
115.9438 KPW

2016 HKD to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the HKD to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 116.1329. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 20, dropping to 115.1111.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0218 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 115.6850 to the December average rate of 115.9976, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 116.1329 was down 0.08% compared to the 2015 peak of 116.2262, 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 2,903,323 KPW
2015 Average 2,902,281 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 2,877,778 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,545.06 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

116.0808
115.5927
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to KPW 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 115.8629, compared to 116.0247 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1617 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 115.8629
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 116.0247

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 1.0218 KPW (High: 116.1329 / Low: 115.1111). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0710 KPW (High: 116.0643 / Low: 115.9933).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.0218
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0710

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1197 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1197

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 115.6850) against the same month in 2015 (average: 116.0817), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3966 (-0.34%).

2016 Avg (January) 115.6850
2015 Avg (January) 116.0817

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 116.1329 115.1111 115.6850
February 115.8538 115.4338 115.6334
March 116.0909 115.7628 115.9703
April 116.0900 115.9898 116.0328
May 116.0072 115.8107 115.9131
June 116.0188 115.8103 115.9430
July 116.0803 115.9878 116.0235
August 116.0914 115.9859 116.0402
September 116.0621 115.9867 116.0305
October 116.0716 115.9914 116.0257
November 116.0643 115.9933 116.0307
December 116.0678 115.8864 115.9976