YEARLY HIGH
2.1308 PGK
YEARLY LOW
1.7614 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9561 PGK

2016 AZN to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AZN to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 26, valuing the pair at 2.1308. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 1.7614.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3693 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9037 to the December average rate of 1.7912, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.1308 was down 36.96% compared to the 2015 peak of 3.3798, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,654 PGK
2015 Average 13,696 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 8,807 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,846.67 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.1355
1.7599
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 1.9942, compared to 1.9180 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0762 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9942
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9180

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.1586 PGK (High: 1.9978 / Low: 1.8392). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0387 PGK (High: 1.9476 / Low: 1.9089).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1586
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0387

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0991 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0991

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 2.1042) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.5751), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4709 (-18.29%).

2016 Avg (May) 2.1042
2015 Avg (May) 2.5751

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9342 1.8566 1.9037
February 1.9662 1.8694 1.9229
March 1.9978 1.8392 1.8982
April 2.0942 2.0243 2.0585
May 2.1308 2.0627 2.1042
June 2.1278 2.0235 2.0776
July 2.0504 1.9845 2.0198
August 1.9851 1.9144 1.9497
September 1.9476 1.9089 1.9285
October 1.9882 1.9105 1.9589
November 1.9165 1.8180 1.8598
December 1.8414 1.7614 1.7912