YEARLY HIGH
2.3879 HKD
YEARLY LOW
2.1981 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3010 HKD

2016 PEN to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PEN to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 20, valuing the pair at 2.3879. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 28, dropping to 2.1981.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1898 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2645 to the December average rate of 2.2842, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.3879 was down 8.31% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.6044, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,939 HKD
2015 Average 12,191 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 10,990 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 949.10 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.3617
2.2077
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 2.2975, compared to 2.3045 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0070 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2975
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3045

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.1272 HKD (High: 2.3330 / Low: 2.2058). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0336 HKD (High: 2.3099 / Low: 2.2763).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1272
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0336

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 0.0440 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0440

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 2.3489) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.4871), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1382 (-5.56%).

2016 Avg (April) 2.3489
2015 Avg (April) 2.4871

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2781 2.2366 2.2645
February 2.2417 2.1981 2.2205
March 2.3330 2.2058 2.2800
April 2.3879 2.2886 2.3489
May 2.3654 2.3045 2.3311
June 2.3609 2.3030 2.3400
July 2.3676 2.3086 2.3479
August 2.3474 2.2935 2.3275
September 2.3174 2.2807 2.2955
October 2.3099 2.2763 2.2917
November 2.3050 2.2649 2.2805
December 2.3130 2.2681 2.2842