YEARLY HIGH
0.0930 HKD
YEARLY LOW
0.0818 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0870 HKD

2016 LRD to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LRD to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 10, valuing the pair at 0.0930. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 20, dropping to 0.0818.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0111 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0909 to the December average rate of 0.0844, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0930 was up 0.56% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0925, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 465 HKD
2015 Average 451 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 409 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 55.71 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0929
0.0836
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.0891, compared to 0.0849 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0042 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0891
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0849

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.0060 HKD (High: 0.0917 / Low: 0.0857). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 HKD (High: 0.0859 / Low: 0.0857).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0060
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0034 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.0921) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0914), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+0.70%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.0921
2015 Avg (February) 0.0914

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0924 0.0872 0.0909
February 0.0930 0.0917 0.0921
March 0.0918 0.0916 0.0917
April 0.0917 0.0857 0.0883
May 0.0859 0.0857 0.0858
June 0.0860 0.0857 0.0858
July 0.0860 0.0857 0.0859
August 0.0860 0.0818 0.0845
September 0.0850 0.0843 0.0848
October 0.0859 0.0841 0.0848
November 0.0859 0.0845 0.0852
December 0.0855 0.0830 0.0844