2016 BAM to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.8648 PGK

YEARLY LOW

1.6566 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.7718 PGK

2016 BAM to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BAM to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 3, valuing the pair at 1.8648. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 1.6566.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2082 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6753 to the December average rate of 1.7093, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.8648 was up 10.22% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.6920, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,324 PGK

2015 Average 7,848 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 8,283 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,041.19 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.8389

1.6604

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BAM 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 1.7659, compared to 1.7777 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0118 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7659

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7777

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.1070 PGK (High: 1.7954 / Low: 1.6884). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0315 PGK (High: 1.6881 / Low: 1.6566).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1070

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0315

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0405 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0405

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 1.8240) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.5424), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2816 (+18.26%).

2016 Avg (May) 1.8240

2015 Avg (May) 1.5424

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.6881	1.6566	1.6753
February	1.7603	1.6864	1.7262
March	1.7954	1.6884	1.7443
April	1.8421	1.7888	1.8099
May	1.8648	1.7772	1.8240
June	1.8437	1.7636	1.8155
July	1.8143	1.7668	1.7900
August	1.8350	1.7933	1.8133
September	1.8356	1.8038	1.8159
October	1.8236	1.7593	1.7877
November	1.8026	1.7138	1.7498
December	1.7508	1.6858	1.7093