2016 HKD to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

159.7514 KRW

YEARLY LOW

140.9447 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

149.5506 KRW

2016 HKD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the HKD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 159.7514. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 140.9447.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.8067 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 154.3719 to the December average rate of 152.6498, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 159.7514 was up 2.90% compared to the 2015 peak of 155.2418, 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 3,993,785 KRW

2015 Average 3,649,548 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 3,523,616 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 470,168.34 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

157.8422

141.7483

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to KRW 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 152.2043, compared to 146.8969 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.3074 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 152.2043

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 146.8969

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 11.0640 KRW (High: 158.7746 / Low: 147.7106). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.8917 KRW (High: 149.1033 / Low: 146.2116).

March Spread (Volatile) ±11.0640

April Spread (Stable) ±2.8917

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 4.6457 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.6457

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 156.5010) against the same month in 2015 (average: 141.9799), the exchange rate shifted by +14.5211 (+10.23%).

2016 Avg (February) 156.5010

2015 Avg (February) 141.9799

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	155.7850	151.5878	154.3719
February	159.7514	153.6384	156.5010
March	158.7746	147.7106	152.5664
April	149.1033	146.2116	147.9207
May	153.6261	146.9108	151.3027
June	153.5800	148.2494	150.5632
July	149.5886	143.6882	147.0770
August	144.8284	141.2654	143.2933
September	145.1723	140.9447	143.0894
October	147.7572	141.8770	145.1951
November	152.3864	146.4610	150.0768
December	156.1671	149.8221	152.6498