YEARLY HIGH
0.2000 NZD
YEARLY LOW
0.1730 NZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1850 NZD

2016 HKD to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the HKD to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 0.2000. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 7, dropping to 0.1730.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0270 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1964 to the December average rate of 0.1835, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2000 was down 2.88% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2059, 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 5,000 NZD
2015 Average 4,626 NZD
Yearly Trough Low 4,325 NZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 674.22 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1984
0.1745
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to NZD 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 0.1901, compared to 0.1799 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0102 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1901
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1799

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0116 NZD (High: 0.2000 / Low: 0.1884). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0048 NZD (High: 0.1811 / Low: 0.1763).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0116
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0048

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0067 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0067

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.1964) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1690), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0274 (+16.20%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.1964
2015 Avg (January) 0.1690

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2000 0.1884 0.1964
February 0.1968 0.1908 0.1936
March 0.1950 0.1863 0.1910
April 0.1901 0.1830 0.1872
May 0.1923 0.1834 0.1896
June 0.1891 0.1782 0.1829
July 0.1850 0.1764 0.1806
August 0.1811 0.1763 0.1785
September 0.1782 0.1730 0.1765
October 0.1831 0.1768 0.1800
November 0.1844 0.1750 0.1805
December 0.1874 0.1790 0.1835