YEARLY HIGH
728.5120 SLL
YEARLY LOW
505.7275 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
620.9235 SLL

2016 HKD to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the HKD to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 1, valuing the pair at 728.5120. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 24, dropping to 505.7275.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 222.7845 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 533.2582 to the December average rate of 712.8502, the exchange rate registered a net change of 33.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 728.5120 was up 25.52% compared to the 2015 peak of 580.3816, 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 18,212,799 SLL
2015 Average 13,371,496 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 12,643,186 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,569,612.53 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

747.9210
486.5338
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to SLL 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 522.9962, compared to 718.8507 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 195.8545 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 522.9962
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 718.8507

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 166.2315 SLL (High: 673.3382 / Low: 507.1067). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.7049 SLL (High: 509.4324 / Low: 505.7275).

June Spread (Volatile) ±166.2315
May Spread (Stable) ±3.7049

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 9.9040 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.9040

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 724.6741) against the same month in 2015 (average: 483.2186), the exchange rate shifted by +241.4554 (+49.97%).

2016 Avg (October) 724.6741
2015 Avg (October) 483.2186

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 541.5106 527.3804 533.2582
February 530.7751 524.3715 526.2847
March 524.6247 514.8909 521.3038
April 515.2628 508.2753 511.3998
May 509.4324 505.7275 508.3161
June 673.3382 507.1067 537.4148
July 715.5789 707.9095 711.4939
August 725.4940 707.8112 716.6769
September 728.4089 717.3017 726.1387
October 728.5120 721.0434 724.6741
November 724.8134 718.0160 721.2703
December 717.9606 708.1307 712.8502