YEARLY HIGH
0.8948 HKD
YEARLY LOW
0.8828 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8877 HKD

2016 SVC to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SVC to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 0.8948. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 17, dropping to 0.8828.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0120 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8896 to the December average rate of 0.8868, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.8948 was down 0.63% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.9004, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,474 HKD
2015 Average 4,432 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 4,414 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 59.81 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.8908
0.8863
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SVC 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 0.8885, compared to 0.8869 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8885
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8869

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0110 HKD (High: 0.8948 / Low: 0.8838). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 HKD (High: 0.8877 / Low: 0.8863).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0110
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0024 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0024

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.8896) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.8852), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0044 (+0.50%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.8896
2015 Avg (January) 0.8852

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8948 0.8838 0.8896
February 0.8947 0.8853 0.8904
March 0.8899 0.8863 0.8880
April 0.8877 0.8863 0.8871
May 0.8889 0.8864 0.8879
June 0.8904 0.8853 0.8879
July 0.8899 0.8828 0.8870
August 0.8888 0.8834 0.8869
September 0.8884 0.8847 0.8869
October 0.8901 0.8858 0.8874
November 0.8888 0.8833 0.8867
December 0.8888 0.8832 0.8868