YEARLY HIGH
1.5624 PGK
YEARLY LOW
1.3793 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5017 PGK

2016 FJD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the FJD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 1.5624. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 1.3793.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1831 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4001 to the December average rate of 1.5091, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.5624 was up 10.06% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.4196, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,812 PGK
2015 Average 6,618 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 6,896 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 915.51 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.5614
1.3854
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FJD 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 1.4695, compared to 1.5339 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0644 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4695
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5339

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0720 PGK (High: 1.4948 / Low: 1.4228). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0226 PGK (High: 1.5557 / Low: 1.5331).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0720
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0226

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 0.0206 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0206

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2016: 1.5467) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.3088), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2379 (+18.18%).

2016 Avg (September) 1.5467
2015 Avg (September) 1.3088

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4178 1.3793 1.4001
February 1.4492 1.4042 1.4241
March 1.4948 1.4228 1.4629
April 1.5293 1.4808 1.5096
May 1.5396 1.4700 1.5024
June 1.5362 1.4955 1.5181
July 1.5484 1.5173 1.5338
August 1.5557 1.5331 1.5445
September 1.5624 1.5351 1.5467
October 1.5561 1.5266 1.5399
November 1.5560 1.5045 1.5297
December 1.5453 1.4862 1.5091