YEARLY HIGH
0.5474 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.4805 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5081 PLN

2016 HKD to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the HKD to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 0.5474. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 4, dropping to 0.4805.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0670 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5208 to the December average rate of 0.5423, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5474 was up 5.10% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.5209, 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 13,685 PLN
2015 Average 12,159 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 12,011 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,673.98 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5476
0.4850
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to PLN 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 0.5037, compared to 0.5125 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0088 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5037
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5125

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0403 PLN (High: 0.5414 / Low: 0.5010). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0118 PLN (High: 0.5043 / Low: 0.4925).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0403
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0118

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0169 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0169

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.5423) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.5081), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0342 (+6.73%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.5423
2015 Avg (December) 0.5081

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5301 0.5069 0.5208
February 0.5204 0.5016 0.5086
March 0.5130 0.4815 0.4963
April 0.5039 0.4805 0.4902
May 0.5107 0.4903 0.5025
June 0.5206 0.4895 0.5039
July 0.5166 0.5027 0.5119
August 0.5036 0.4882 0.4951
September 0.5043 0.4925 0.4972
October 0.5128 0.4930 0.5033
November 0.5414 0.5010 0.5253
December 0.5474 0.5325 0.5423