YEARLY HIGH
11.0528 HKD
YEARLY LOW
10.3762 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.7907 HKD

2016 XDR to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XDR to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 3, valuing the pair at 11.0528. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 10.3762.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6766 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.7518 to the December average rate of 10.4481, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 11.0528 was down 1.42% compared to the 2015 peak of 11.2116, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 55,264 HKD
2015 Average 54,241 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 51,881 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,382.98 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

11.0011
10.3978
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 10.8744, compared to 10.7070 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1674 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.8744
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.7070

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.2602 HKD (High: 10.7446 / Low: 10.4845). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0796 HKD (High: 10.8989 / Low: 10.8193).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2602
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0796

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 0.1489 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1489

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 10.9508) against the same month in 2015 (average: 10.8865), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0643 (+0.59%).

2016 Avg (May) 10.9508
2015 Avg (May) 10.8865

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.8047 10.6922 10.7518
February 10.9691 10.7300 10.8541
March 10.9250 10.7368 10.8346
April 11.0079 10.8899 10.9270
May 11.0528 10.8932 10.9508
June 11.0333 10.8017 10.9281
July 10.8419 10.7388 10.7920
August 10.8944 10.7925 10.8416
September 10.8989 10.8193 10.8521
October 10.8396 10.6371 10.7112
November 10.7446 10.4845 10.5970
December 10.5558 10.3762 10.4481