2016 HKD to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0523 SBD

YEARLY LOW

0.9999 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0195 SBD

2016 HKD to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the HKD to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 1.0523. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.9999.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0524 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0466 to the December average rate of 1.0171, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.0523 was down 0.34% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.0559, 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 26,308 SBD

2015 Average 25,345 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 24,996 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,311.13 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.0509

1.0001

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HKD to SBD 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 1.0250, compared to 1.0141 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0109 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0250

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0141

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0326 SBD (High: 1.0473 / Low: 1.0147). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0047 SBD (High: 1.0053 / Low: 1.0006).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0326

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0047

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0181 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0181

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 1.0466) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.9813), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0653 (+6.66%).

2016 Avg (January) 1.0466

2015 Avg (January) 0.9813

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0523	1.0421	1.0466
February	1.0485	1.0378	1.0438
March	1.0473	1.0147	1.0272
April	1.0321	1.0052	1.0224
May	1.0053	1.0006	1.0044
June	1.0226	1.0037	1.0055
July	1.0225	1.0105	1.0172
August	1.0142	1.0026	1.0089
September	1.0185	1.0028	1.0106
October	1.0171	1.0051	1.0109
November	1.0312	1.0086	1.0197
December	1.0308	0.9999	1.0171