YEARLY HIGH
12.2207 LRD
YEARLY LOW
10.7560 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.5064 LRD

2016 HKD to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the HKD to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 20, valuing the pair at 12.2207. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 10, dropping to 10.7560.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4647 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.9993 to the December average rate of 11.8517, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 12.2207 was up 3.52% compared to the 2015 peak of 11.8054, 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 305,518 LRD
2015 Average 277,036 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 268,900 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 36,617.43 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

11.9509
10.7603
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to LRD 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 11.2373, compared to 11.7755 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5383 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.2373
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.7755

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.7595 LRD (High: 11.6704 / Low: 10.9109). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0198 LRD (High: 11.6652 / Low: 11.6454).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.7595
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0198

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1398 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1398

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 11.8361) against the same month in 2015 (average: 11.1963), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6398 (+5.71%).

2016 Avg (August) 11.8361
2015 Avg (August) 11.1963

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.4671 10.8266 10.9993
February 10.9047 10.7560 10.8595
March 10.9203 10.8916 10.9096
April 11.6704 10.9109 11.3417
May 11.6652 11.6454 11.6559
June 11.6675 11.6316 11.6575
July 11.6666 11.6324 11.6420
August 12.2207 11.6296 11.8361
September 11.8626 11.7608 11.7944
October 11.8902 11.6350 11.7914
November 11.8296 11.6376 11.7377
December 12.0497 11.6955 11.8517