2016 BWP to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3074 PGK

YEARLY LOW

0.2573 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2878 PGK

2016 BWP to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BWP to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 16, valuing the pair at 0.3074. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 0.2573.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0501 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2618 to the December average rate of 0.2955, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3074 was up 8.24% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2840, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,537 PGK

2015 Average 1,365 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 1,286 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 250.49 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3059

0.2578

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 0.2783, compared to 0.2972 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0189 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2783

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2972

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0200 PGK (High: 0.2978 / Low: 0.2778). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0086 PGK (High: 0.3010 / Low: 0.2924).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0200

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0086

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0036 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0036

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 0.3019) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2726), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0293 (+10.74%).

2016 Avg (August) 0.3019

2015 Avg (August) 0.2726

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2675	0.2573	0.2618
February	0.2747	0.2653	0.2696
March	0.2845	0.2674	0.2749
April	0.2973	0.2813	0.2891
May	0.2978	0.2778	0.2871
June	0.2925	0.2818	0.2875
July	0.2991	0.2895	0.2935
August	0.3074	0.2937	0.3019
September	0.3051	0.2916	0.2982
October	0.3042	0.2937	0.2980
November	0.3044	0.2899	0.2963
December	0.3010	0.2924	0.2955