YEARLY HIGH
0.0364 HKD
YEARLY LOW
0.0310 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0324 HKD

2016 YER to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the YER to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 20, valuing the pair at 0.0364. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0310.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0054 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0362 to the December average rate of 0.0310, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0364 was up 0.65% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0361, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 182 HKD
2015 Average 180 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 155 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26.84 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0367
0.0305
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 0.0338, compared to 0.0310 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0338
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0310

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.0051 HKD (High: 0.0361 / Low: 0.0310). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 HKD (High: 0.0310 / Low: 0.0310).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0051
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0037 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0037

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0362) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0361), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.36%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0362
2015 Avg (January) 0.0361

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0364 0.0360 0.0362
February 0.0363 0.0361 0.0362
March 0.0362 0.0361 0.0361
April 0.0361 0.0310 0.0324
May 0.0312 0.0310 0.0311
June 0.0312 0.0310 0.0311
July 0.0310 0.0310 0.0310
August 0.0311 0.0310 0.0310
September 0.0310 0.0310 0.0310
October 0.0310 0.0310 0.0310
November 0.0311 0.0310 0.0310
December 0.0310 0.0310 0.0310