YEARLY HIGH
0.1364 HKD
YEARLY LOW
0.1154 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1234 HKD

2016 HTG to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the HTG to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.1364. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.1154.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0211 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1341 to the December average rate of 0.1166, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1364 was down 18.29% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1670, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 682 HKD
2015 Average 767 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 577 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 105.44 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1359
0.1148
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 0.1270, compared to 0.1198 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0072 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1270
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1198

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0061 HKD (High: 0.1364 / Low: 0.1304). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 HKD (High: 0.1250 / Low: 0.1241).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0061
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0051 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0051

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.1341) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1665), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0324 (-19.45%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.1341
2015 Avg (January) 0.1665

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1364 0.1304 0.1341
February 0.1310 0.1264 0.1290
March 0.1265 0.1247 0.1254
April 0.1255 0.1242 0.1248
May 0.1250 0.1241 0.1246
June 0.1244 0.1231 0.1237
July 0.1233 0.1219 0.1226
August 0.1224 0.1197 0.1210
September 0.1203 0.1187 0.1195
October 0.1201 0.1189 0.1195
November 0.1214 0.1177 0.1196
December 0.1187 0.1154 0.1166