2016 SDG to HKD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2820 HKD

YEARLY LOW

1.1858 HKD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2598 HKD

2016 SDG to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SDG to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 1.2820. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 8, dropping to 1.1858.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0962 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2718 to the December average rate of 1.1948, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.2820 was down 5.91% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.3625, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,410 HKD

2015 Average 6,448 HKD

Yearly Trough Low 5,929 HKD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 480.90 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.2843

1.1867

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 1.2739, compared to 1.2457 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0282 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2739

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2457

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was October, with a trading range of 0.0776 HKD (High: 1.2805 / Low: 1.2029). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0041 HKD (High: 1.2768 / Low: 1.2727).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0776

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0041

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0533 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0533

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 1.2718) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.3234), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0516 (-3.90%).

2016 Avg (January) 1.2718

2015 Avg (January) 1.3234

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2820	1.2562	1.2718
February	1.2817	1.2690	1.2761
March	1.2759	1.2707	1.2732
April	1.2746	1.2699	1.2718
May	1.2768	1.2727	1.2748
June	1.2794	1.2727	1.2759
July	1.2807	1.2683	1.2756
August	1.2788	1.2709	1.2759
September	1.2779	1.2668	1.2742
October	1.2805	1.2029	1.2536
November	1.2203	1.1920	1.2003
December	1.1982	1.1858	1.1948