YEARLY HIGH
0.0181 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.0169 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0176 PGK

2016 DJF to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the DJF to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 8, valuing the pair at 0.0181. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.0169.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0012 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0170 to the December average rate of 0.0178, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0181 was up 6.44% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0170, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 90 PGK
2015 Average 78 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 84 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.83 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0180
0.0169
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 0.0174, compared to 0.0178 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0174
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0178

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0004 PGK (High: 0.0179 / Low: 0.0175). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 PGK (High: 0.0179 / Low: 0.0178).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0178) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0168), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0010 (+5.85%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0178
2015 Avg (December) 0.0168

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0172 0.0169 0.0170
February 0.0173 0.0170 0.0171
March 0.0174 0.0170 0.0172
April 0.0177 0.0174 0.0176
May 0.0179 0.0175 0.0178
June 0.0179 0.0175 0.0178
July 0.0179 0.0178 0.0178
August 0.0179 0.0178 0.0179
September 0.0180 0.0178 0.0179
October 0.0180 0.0178 0.0178
November 0.0179 0.0177 0.0178
December 0.0181 0.0177 0.0178