YEARLY HIGH
80.3523 SOS
YEARLY LOW
71.4629 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
76.4646 SOS

2016 HKD to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the HKD to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 80.3523. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 71.4629.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.8894 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 79.5568 to the December average rate of 73.8483, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 80.3523 was down 14.07% compared to the 2015 peak of 93.5141, 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 2,008,807 SOS
2015 Average 2,174,113 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 1,786,574 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 222,233.76 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

80.1276
73.2775
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to SOS 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 78.2275, compared to 74.7017 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.5257 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 78.2275
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 74.7017

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 3.5557 SOS (High: 75.0186 / Low: 71.4629). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7575 SOS (High: 75.6389 / Low: 74.8814).

November Spread (Volatile) ±3.5557
September Spread (Stable) ±0.7575

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 2.0699 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0699

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 79.5568) against the same month in 2015 (average: 92.2836), the exchange rate shifted by -12.7268 (-13.79%).

2016 Avg (January) 79.5568
2015 Avg (January) 92.2836

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 80.3523 78.5420 79.5568
February 79.4175 78.3032 78.7346
March 79.3129 78.4058 78.8908
April 79.3593 77.7521 78.6412
May 78.9961 76.1324 77.8056
June 77.2464 74.4641 75.7357
July 75.9225 73.9217 75.0723
August 75.8080 74.4691 75.0880
September 75.6389 74.8814 75.2184
October 75.7481 73.9109 74.9467
November 75.0186 71.4629 74.0367
December 74.9711 71.7834 73.8483