YEARLY HIGH
81.2595 XAF
YEARLY LOW
73.4803 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
76.4789 XAF

2016 HKD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the HKD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 81.2595. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 73.4803.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.7792 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 77.6749 to the December average rate of 80.2880, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 81.2595 was up 1.14% compared to the 2015 peak of 80.3456, 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 2,031,487 XAF
2015 Average 1,908,267 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 1,837,007 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 194,479.95 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

80.8515
74.0894
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to XAF 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 75.7450, compared to 77.2128 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4678 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 75.7450
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 77.2128

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 4.0611 XAF (High: 80.1040 / Low: 76.0429). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7750 XAF (High: 76.0582 / Low: 75.2832).

November Spread (Volatile) ±4.0611
September Spread (Stable) ±0.7750

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.7032 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7032

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 80.2880) against the same month in 2015 (average: 77.7444), the exchange rate shifted by +2.5436 (+3.27%).

2016 Avg (December) 80.2880
2015 Avg (December) 77.7444

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 78.7091 77.0548 77.6749
February 77.5257 74.4243 75.9717
March 77.6526 74.5442 75.9753
April 75.1885 74.0067 74.6529
May 75.9551 73.4803 74.8382
June 76.7326 74.3619 75.3570
July 77.1531 75.9001 76.5567
August 76.4721 74.7665 75.6493
September 76.0582 75.2832 75.5877
October 77.9114 75.2515 76.7622
November 80.1040 76.0429 78.4326
December 81.2595 78.6907 80.2880