YEARLY HIGH
0.4549 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.4188 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4347 PEN

2016 HKD to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the HKD to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 0.4549. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 20, dropping to 0.4188.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0362 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4416 to the December average rate of 0.4378, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4549 was up 3.31% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.4404, 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 11,374 PEN
2015 Average 10,265 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 10,470 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 904.13 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4528
0.4234
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to PEN 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 0.4355, compared to 0.4340 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4355
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4340

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0247 PEN (High: 0.4534 / Low: 0.4286). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0064 PEN (High: 0.4393 / Low: 0.4329).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0247
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0064

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0129 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0129

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.4504) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3969), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0535 (+13.47%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.4504
2015 Avg (February) 0.3969

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4471 0.4390 0.4416
February 0.4549 0.4461 0.4504
March 0.4534 0.4286 0.4387
April 0.4370 0.4188 0.4258
May 0.4339 0.4228 0.4290
June 0.4342 0.4236 0.4274
July 0.4332 0.4224 0.4259
August 0.4360 0.4260 0.4297
September 0.4385 0.4315 0.4356
October 0.4393 0.4329 0.4364
November 0.4415 0.4338 0.4385
December 0.4409 0.4323 0.4378