YEARLY HIGH
10.5135 RUB
YEARLY LOW
7.7983 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.6325 RUB

2016 HKD to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the HKD to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 10.5135. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 7.7983.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7152 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.8391 to the December average rate of 7.9965, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 10.5135 was up 11.15% compared to the 2015 peak of 9.4591, 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 262,838 RUB
2015 Average 197,460 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 194,958 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 67,880.17 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

10.1115
7.8042
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to RUB 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 9.0366, compared to 8.2284 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8082 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.0366
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.2284

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 1.0927 RUB (High: 10.5135 / Low: 9.4209). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1539 RUB (High: 8.1484 / Low: 7.9945).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.0927
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1539

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.9145 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9145

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 9.8391) against the same month in 2015 (average: 8.2662), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5729 (+19.03%).

2016 Avg (January) 9.8391
2015 Avg (January) 8.2662

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.5135 9.4209 9.8391
February 10.2250 9.6886 9.9192
March 9.4917 8.6604 9.0047
April 8.8344 8.3590 8.5848
May 8.6265 8.3593 8.4903
June 8.6118 8.2115 8.3815
July 8.5811 8.1109 8.2964
August 8.6108 8.2203 8.3651
September 8.4810 8.1126 8.3150
October 8.1484 7.9945 8.0732
November 8.4967 8.1633 8.3244
December 8.2638 7.7983 7.9965