YEARLY HIGH
6.4472 PHP
YEARLY LOW
5.9217 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.1182 PHP

2016 HKD to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the HKD to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 24, valuing the pair at 6.4472. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 8, dropping to 5.9217.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5254 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.1077 to the December average rate of 6.4161, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 6.4472 was up 5.29% compared to the 2015 peak of 6.1230, 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 161,179 PHP
2015 Average 146,808 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 148,044 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,135.49 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

6.4601
5.9320
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to PHP 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 6.0365, compared to 6.1998 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1633 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.0365
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.1998

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was September, with a trading range of 0.2371 PHP (High: 6.2369 / Low: 5.9998). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0476 PHP (High: 6.1414 / Low: 6.0938).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.2371
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0476

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1144 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1144

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 6.3470) against the same month in 2015 (average: 6.0735), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2734 (+4.50%).

2016 Avg (November) 6.3470
2015 Avg (November) 6.0735

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.1604 6.0514 6.1077
February 6.1414 6.0938 6.1176
March 6.0855 5.9287 6.0031
April 6.0579 5.9383 5.9760
May 6.0964 5.9949 6.0299
June 6.0666 5.9217 5.9850
July 6.0943 6.0285 6.0648
August 6.0639 5.9678 6.0100
September 6.2369 5.9998 6.1286
October 6.2647 6.1937 6.2325
November 6.4472 6.2287 6.3470
December 6.4437 6.3906 6.4161