YEARLY HIGH
1.2951 VEF
YEARLY LOW
0.8084 VEF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1678 VEF

2016 HKD to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the HKD to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 9, valuing the pair at 1.2951. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 0.8084.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4867 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8123 to the December average rate of 1.2873, the exchange rate registered a net change of 58.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.2951 was up 58.33% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.8180, 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 32,377 VEF
2015 Average 20,375 VEF
Yearly Trough Low 20,209 VEF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,167.75 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.3349
0.7644
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to VEF 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 1.0490, compared to 1.2866 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2376 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0490
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2866

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was July, with a trading range of 0.0092 VEF (High: 1.2951 / Low: 1.2858). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 VEF (High: 1.2867 / Low: 1.2859).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0092
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2016: 1.2870) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.8152), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4718 (+57.87%).

2016 Avg (July) 1.2870
2015 Avg (July) 0.8152

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8155 0.8084 0.8123
February 0.8135 0.8107 0.8119
March 0.8170 0.8130 0.8149
April 1.2876 1.2851 1.2858
May 1.2857 1.2832 1.2843
June 1.2860 1.2831 1.2846
July 1.2951 1.2858 1.2870
August 1.2870 1.2853 1.2863
September 1.2867 1.2859 1.2863
October 1.2866 1.2857 1.2862
November 1.2868 1.2858 1.2864
December 1.2889 1.2859 1.2873