YEARLY HIGH
0.3484 HKD
YEARLY LOW
0.3307 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3410 HKD

2016 HNL to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the HNL to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 0.3484. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 0.3307.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0176 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3468 to the December average rate of 0.3326, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3484 was down 5.80% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3698, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 HNL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,742 HKD
2015 Average 1,787 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 1,654 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 88.17 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3483
0.3312
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HNL to HKD 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 0.3441, compared to 0.3380 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0060 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3441
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3380

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0069 HKD (High: 0.3410 / Low: 0.3341). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 HKD (High: 0.3442 / Low: 0.3432).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0069
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0041 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0041

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.3468) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3681), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0213 (-5.78%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.3468
2015 Avg (January) 0.3681

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3484 0.3449 0.3468
February 0.3474 0.3428 0.3448
March 0.3443 0.3421 0.3433
April 0.3442 0.3431 0.3437
May 0.3442 0.3432 0.3437
June 0.3435 0.3407 0.3420
July 0.3424 0.3386 0.3406
August 0.3409 0.3381 0.3393
September 0.3407 0.3386 0.3395
October 0.3414 0.3380 0.3394
November 0.3410 0.3341 0.3367
December 0.3351 0.3307 0.3326