YEARLY HIGH
0.8433 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.7800 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7942 SDG

2016 HKD to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the HKD to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 8, valuing the pair at 0.8433. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 0.7800.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0633 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7863 to the December average rate of 0.8370, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.8433 was up 3.12% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.8178, 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 21,082 SDG
2015 Average 19,390 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 19,500 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,581.63 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.8423
0.7783
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to SDG 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 0.7850, compared to 0.8035 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0185 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7850
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8035

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was October, with a trading range of 0.0504 SDG (High: 0.8313 / Low: 0.7810). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0025 SDG (High: 0.7858 / Low: 0.7832).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0504
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0025

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0027 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.8370) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.7936), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0434 (+5.47%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.8370
2015 Avg (December) 0.7936

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7960 0.7800 0.7863
February 0.7880 0.7802 0.7836
March 0.7869 0.7838 0.7854
April 0.7875 0.7846 0.7863
May 0.7858 0.7832 0.7844
June 0.7857 0.7816 0.7838
July 0.7885 0.7808 0.7839
August 0.7869 0.7820 0.7837
September 0.7894 0.7825 0.7848
October 0.8313 0.7810 0.7981
November 0.8390 0.8195 0.8332
December 0.8433 0.8346 0.8370