YEARLY HIGH
49.1180 KZT
YEARLY LOW
42.1443 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
44.0537 KZT

2016 HKD to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the HKD to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 49.1180. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 42.1443.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.9737 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 46.5757 to the December average rate of 43.0942, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 49.1180 was up 10.94% compared to the 2015 peak of 44.2750, 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 1,227,950 KZT
2015 Average 716,616 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 1,053,607 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 174,343.46 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

46.9528
42.4280
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to KZT 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 44.4601, compared to 43.6473 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8129 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 44.4601
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 43.6473

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 5.1383 KZT (High: 49.1180 / Low: 43.9797). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6596 KZT (High: 44.8709 / Low: 44.2114).

January Spread (Volatile) ±5.1383
March Spread (Stable) ±0.6596

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.5492 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5492

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 46.5757) against the same month in 2015 (average: 23.7125), the exchange rate shifted by +22.8632 (+96.42%).

2016 Avg (January) 46.5757
2015 Avg (January) 23.7125

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 49.1180 43.9797 46.5757
February 47.8663 44.9070 46.0448
March 44.8709 44.2114 44.4956
April 44.4764 42.2245 43.4568
May 43.3475 42.1443 42.8050
June 43.7757 42.7402 43.3828
July 45.6163 43.3894 44.0618
August 45.6917 43.6534 44.3597
September 44.3724 43.2867 43.6983
October 43.2783 42.5747 42.8393
November 44.4519 43.3101 43.8303
December 43.7150 42.6266 43.0942