YEARLY HIGH
1.6031 PGK
YEARLY LOW
1.5054 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5663 PGK

2016 BZD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BZD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 8, valuing the pair at 1.6031. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 1.5054.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0977 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5112 to the December average rate of 1.5828, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.6031 was up 6.26% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.5086, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,015 PGK
2015 Average 6,917 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 7,527 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 488.43 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.5931
1.5037
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BZD 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 1.5483, compared to 1.5842 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0359 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5483
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5842

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.0337 PGK (High: 1.5796 / Low: 1.5459). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0092 PGK (High: 1.5897 / Low: 1.5804).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0337
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0092

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 0.0029 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0029

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.5828) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.4973), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0855 (+5.71%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.5828
2015 Avg (December) 1.4973

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5223 1.5054 1.5112
February 1.5353 1.5165 1.5239
March 1.5488 1.5188 1.5356
April 1.5796 1.5459 1.5645
May 1.5887 1.5576 1.5783
June 1.5849 1.5566 1.5765
July 1.5942 1.5687 1.5819
August 1.5897 1.5804 1.5845
September 1.5962 1.5785 1.5853
October 1.5962 1.5793 1.5852
November 1.5968 1.5808 1.5856
December 1.6031 1.5741 1.5828