YEARLY HIGH
2.5827 HKD
YEARLY LOW
2.3398 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5162 HKD

2016 LTL to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LTL to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 2.5827. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 2.3398.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2429 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5013 to the December average rate of 2.3679, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.5827 was down 4.63% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.7081, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,914 HKD
2015 Average 12,829 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 11,699 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,214.41 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.5845
2.3482
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 2.5419, compared to 2.4904 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0514 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5419
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4904

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.1465 HKD (High: 2.5213 / Low: 2.3748). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0185 HKD (High: 2.5735 / Low: 2.5550).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1465
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0185

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 0.0814 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0814

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 2.5641) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.6152), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0511 (-1.95%).

2016 Avg (May) 2.5641
2015 Avg (May) 2.6152

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5250 2.4807 2.5013
February 2.5724 2.4983 2.5372
March 2.5654 2.4978 2.5327
April 2.5735 2.5550 2.5648
May 2.5827 2.5474 2.5641
June 2.5709 2.5099 2.5513
July 2.5276 2.5043 2.5150
August 2.5628 2.5171 2.5396
September 2.5623 2.5323 2.5502
October 2.5554 2.4936 2.5207
November 2.5213 2.3748 2.4493
December 2.4152 2.3398 2.3679