YEARLY HIGH
0.3491 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.3455 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3480 XCD

2016 HKD to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the HKD to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 0.3491. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 0.3455.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0037 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3472 to the December average rate of 0.3482, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3491 was up 0.10% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3488, 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 8,728 XCD
2015 Average 8,710 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 8,636 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 91.88 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3486
0.3469
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to XCD 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 0.3478, compared to 0.3481 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3478
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3481

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0031 XCD (High: 0.3485 / Low: 0.3455). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 XCD (High: 0.3485 / Low: 0.3483).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0031
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.3482) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3485), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0003 (-0.08%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.3482
2015 Avg (December) 0.3485

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3485 0.3455 0.3472
February 0.3477 0.3465 0.3470
March 0.3484 0.3475 0.3481
April 0.3485 0.3483 0.3485
May 0.3484 0.3477 0.3481
June 0.3484 0.3479 0.3482
July 0.3486 0.3479 0.3483
August 0.3486 0.3478 0.3480
September 0.3483 0.3479 0.3480
October 0.3487 0.3478 0.3481
November 0.3485 0.3479 0.3481
December 0.3491 0.3471 0.3482