2016 ARS to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2327 PGK

YEARLY LOW

0.1928 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2125 PGK

2016 ARS to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ARS to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.2327. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 1, dropping to 0.1928.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0398 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2224 to the December average rate of 0.2004, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2327 was down 25.31% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3115, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,163 PGK

2015 Average 1,499 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 964 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 199.21 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2259

0.1981

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to PGK 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 0.2163, compared to 0.2087 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0077 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2163

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2087

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0245 PGK (High: 0.2303 / Low: 0.2058). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0044 PGK (High: 0.2108 / Low: 0.2064).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0245

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0044

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0167 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0167

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.2224) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3025), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0801 (-26.47%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.2224

2015 Avg (January) 0.3025

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2327	0.2167	0.2224
February	0.2156	0.1941	0.2058
March	0.2129	0.1928	0.2057
April	0.2227	0.2089	0.2170
May	0.2275	0.2174	0.2236
June	0.2303	0.2058	0.2235
July	0.2165	0.2099	0.2124
August	0.2160	0.2105	0.2134
September	0.2129	0.2065	0.2100
October	0.2108	0.2064	0.2088
November	0.2127	0.2011	0.2069
December	0.2051	0.1980	0.2004