YEARLY HIGH
14.8190 XPF
YEARLY LOW
13.3769 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.8929 XPF

2016 HKD to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the HKD to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 14.8190. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 13.3769.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4421 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.1153 to the December average rate of 14.6153, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 14.8190 was up 0.89% compared to the 2015 peak of 14.6879, 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 370,475 XPF
2015 Average 347,241 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 334,423 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 36,052.18 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

14.7184
13.4814
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to XPF 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 13.7713, compared to 14.0145 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2432 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.7713
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.0145

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.7028 XPF (High: 14.5362 / Low: 13.8334). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1303 XPF (High: 13.7676 / Low: 13.6373).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.7028
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1303

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 0.2996 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2996

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 14.6153) against the same month in 2015 (average: 14.1331), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4822 (+3.41%).

2016 Avg (December) 14.6153
2015 Avg (December) 14.1331

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.3064 14.0003 14.1153
February 14.0905 13.5455 13.8157
March 14.1427 13.5635 13.8216
April 13.7122 13.4689 13.5845
May 13.8565 13.3769 13.6124
June 13.9160 13.5034 13.6784
July 13.9874 13.7592 13.8834
August 13.8615 13.5666 13.7156
September 13.7676 13.6373 13.7096
October 14.1258 13.6737 13.9212
November 14.5362 13.8334 14.2420
December 14.8190 14.2960 14.6153