YEARLY HIGH
0.2594 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.2558 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2577 BBD

2016 HKD to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the HKD to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.2594. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 0.2558.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0036 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2571 to the December average rate of 0.2581, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2594 was up 0.45% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2583, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 6,486 BBD
2015 Average 6,450 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 6,395 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 90.81 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2582
0.2568
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to BBD 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 0.2575, compared to 0.2579 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2575
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2579

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0023 BBD (High: 0.2581 / Low: 0.2558). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BBD (High: 0.2579 / Low: 0.2578).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0023
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.2581) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2580), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.04%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.2581
2015 Avg (December) 0.2580

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2581 0.2558 0.2571
February 0.2574 0.2565 0.2570
March 0.2580 0.2573 0.2577
April 0.2580 0.2578 0.2579
May 0.2578 0.2574 0.2576
June 0.2578 0.2574 0.2576
July 0.2579 0.2578 0.2578
August 0.2580 0.2577 0.2579
September 0.2579 0.2578 0.2578
October 0.2579 0.2578 0.2578
November 0.2579 0.2578 0.2579
December 0.2594 0.2576 0.2581