2016 AUD to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.4571 PGK

YEARLY LOW

2.0658 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.3295 PGK

2016 AUD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AUD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 2.4571. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 2.0658.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3913 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1167 to the December average rate of 2.3280, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.4571 was up 12.02% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.1935, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,285 PGK

2015 Average 10,388 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 10,329 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,956.38 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.4432

2.0870

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 2.2707, compared to 2.3882 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1176 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2707

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3882

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.1895 PGK (High: 2.3686 / Low: 2.1791). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0519 PGK (High: 2.4452 / Low: 2.3933).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1895

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0519

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 0.0846 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0846

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 2.3861) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.1078), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2783 (+13.20%).

2016 Avg (November) 2.3861

2015 Avg (November) 2.1078

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.1984	2.0658	2.1167
February	2.2077	2.1354	2.1676
March	2.3686	2.1791	2.3015
April	2.4401	2.3269	2.3917
May	2.4161	2.2440	2.3071
June	2.3849	2.2819	2.3392
July	2.4146	2.3518	2.3839
August	2.4405	2.3791	2.4136
September	2.4399	2.3669	2.4044
October	2.4452	2.3933	2.4135
November	2.4571	2.3255	2.3861
December	2.3994	2.2732	2.3280