YEARLY HIGH
0.0694 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.0660 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0681 PGK

2016 DOP to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the DOP to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 3, valuing the pair at 0.0694. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 22, dropping to 0.0660.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0034 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0662 to the December average rate of 0.0683, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0694 was up 4.94% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0661, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 347 PGK
2015 Average 308 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 330 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17.12 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0691
0.0659
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 0.0676, compared to 0.0686 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0676
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0686

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0015 PGK (High: 0.0694 / Low: 0.0679). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 PGK (High: 0.0692 / Low: 0.0685).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0015
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.0689) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0603), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0086 (+14.23%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.0689
2015 Avg (May) 0.0603

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0666 0.0660 0.0662
February 0.0675 0.0661 0.0666
March 0.0676 0.0664 0.0671
April 0.0688 0.0674 0.0681
May 0.0694 0.0679 0.0689
June 0.0691 0.0680 0.0688
July 0.0693 0.0684 0.0689
August 0.0692 0.0685 0.0688
September 0.0694 0.0684 0.0688
October 0.0691 0.0684 0.0686
November 0.0689 0.0682 0.0684
December 0.0688 0.0678 0.0683