YEARLY HIGH
0.4892 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.4547 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4715 PGK

2016 CNY to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CNY to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 3, valuing the pair at 0.4892. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.4547.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0345 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4593 to the December average rate of 0.4583, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4892 was up 5.02% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.4658, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 12,230 PGK
2015 Average 11,023 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 11,368 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 862.13 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4861
0.4558
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 0.4733, compared to 0.4697 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4733
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4697

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0155 PGK (High: 0.4788 / Low: 0.4633). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0043 PGK (High: 0.4781 / Low: 0.4738).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0155
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0043

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0075 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0075

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.4836) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4370), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0465 (+10.64%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.4836
2015 Avg (May) 0.4370

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4641 0.4560 0.4593
February 0.4704 0.4584 0.4642
March 0.4788 0.4633 0.4711
April 0.4864 0.4763 0.4819
May 0.4892 0.4747 0.4836
June 0.4825 0.4716 0.4794
July 0.4786 0.4705 0.4739
August 0.4781 0.4738 0.4763
September 0.4785 0.4729 0.4751
October 0.4784 0.4664 0.4712
November 0.4700 0.4581 0.4636
December 0.4676 0.4547 0.4583