YEARLY HIGH
0.1290 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.1279 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1288 USD

2016 HKD to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the HKD to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.1290. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 0.1279.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0011 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1285 to the December average rate of 0.1289, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1290 was down 0.07% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1291, 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 3,226 USD
2015 Average 3,225 USD
Yearly Trough Low 3,197 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28.41 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1290
0.1284
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to USD 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 0.1287, compared to 0.1289 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1287
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1289

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0011 USD (High: 0.1290 / Low: 0.1279). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 USD (High: 0.1289 / Low: 0.1289).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0011
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.1285) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1290), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-0.34%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.1285
2015 Avg (January) 0.1290

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1290 0.1279 0.1285
February 0.1287 0.1283 0.1285
March 0.1290 0.1286 0.1289
April 0.1290 0.1289 0.1289
May 0.1289 0.1287 0.1288
June 0.1289 0.1287 0.1288
July 0.1290 0.1289 0.1289
August 0.1290 0.1289 0.1289
September 0.1290 0.1289 0.1289
October 0.1290 0.1289 0.1289
November 0.1289 0.1289 0.1289
December 0.1290 0.1288 0.1289