2016 HKD to YER Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 HKD to YER Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the HKD to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 32.2669. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 20, dropping to 27.5038.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.7631 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.6358 to the December average rate of 32.2430, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 32.2669 was up 16.20% compared to the 2015 peak of 27.7685, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
HKD to YER Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 29.7217, compared to 32.2384 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.5167 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 4.5565 YER (High: 32.2591 / Low: 27.7026). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0264 YER (High: 32.2586 / Low: 32.2322).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0120 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 32.2430) against the same month in 2015 (average: 27.7515), the exchange rate shifted by +4.4915 (+16.18%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.7582 | 27.5038 | 27.6358 |
| February | 27.6733 | 27.5779 | 27.6237 |
| March | 27.7304 | 27.6598 | 27.7024 |
| April | 32.2591 | 27.7026 | 31.0266 |
| May | 32.2286 | 32.0650 | 32.1695 |
| June | 32.2257 | 32.0929 | 32.1723 |
| July | 32.2476 | 32.2144 | 32.2313 |
| August | 32.2645 | 32.2047 | 32.2358 |
| September | 32.2586 | 32.2322 | 32.2453 |
| October | 32.2511 | 32.2116 | 32.2376 |
| November | 32.2532 | 32.2056 | 32.2372 |
| December | 32.2669 | 32.2150 | 32.2430 |