2016 HKD to SCR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.8435 SCR

YEARLY LOW

1.6283 SCR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.7096 SCR

2016 HKD to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the HKD to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 1.8435. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 28, dropping to 1.6283.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2152 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6814 to the December average rate of 1.7256, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.8435 was up 0.81% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.8288, 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 46,088 SCR

2015 Average 42,920 SCR

Yearly Trough Low 40,708 SCR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,379.88 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.7381

1.6763

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to SCR 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 1.7084, compared to 1.7108 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7084

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7108

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.1935 SCR (High: 1.8435 / Low: 1.6500). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0353 SCR (High: 1.7249 / Low: 1.6896).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1935

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0353

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0297 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0297

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 1.7209) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.8077), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0868 (-4.80%).

2016 Avg (February) 1.7209

2015 Avg (February) 1.8077

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.7594	1.6416	1.6814
February	1.8435	1.6500	1.7209
March	1.7498	1.6689	1.7124
April	1.8180	1.6469	1.7329
May	1.7804	1.6786	1.7161
June	1.7258	1.6283	1.6865
July	1.7359	1.6441	1.6964
August	1.7362	1.6845	1.7066
September	1.7249	1.6896	1.7083
October	1.7280	1.6805	1.7077
November	1.7414	1.6952	1.7202
December	1.7469	1.6980	1.7256