2016 ETB to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1472 PGK

YEARLY LOW

0.1411 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1434 PGK

2016 ETB to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ETB to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 3, valuing the pair at 0.1472. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 0.1411.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0061 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1419 to the December average rate of 0.1417, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1472 was up 3.24% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1426, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 736 PGK

2015 Average 668 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 705 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 30.63 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1460

0.1413

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 0.1438, compared to 0.1430 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1438

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1430

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0037 PGK (High: 0.1472 / Low: 0.1435). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 PGK (High: 0.1442 / Low: 0.1431).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0037

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.1456) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1315), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0141 (+10.73%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.1456

2015 Avg (May) 0.1315

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1425	0.1414	0.1419
February	0.1437	0.1420	0.1426
March	0.1439	0.1419	0.1432
April	0.1460	0.1432	0.1448
May	0.1472	0.1435	0.1456
June	0.1456	0.1435	0.1448
July	0.1448	0.1427	0.1441
August	0.1442	0.1431	0.1435
September	0.1448	0.1428	0.1434
October	0.1439	0.1420	0.1428
November	0.1429	0.1415	0.1421
December	0.1429	0.1411	0.1417