2016 GHS to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8356 PGK

YEARLY LOW

0.7334 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7936 PGK

2016 GHS to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GHS to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 3, valuing the pair at 0.8356. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 1, dropping to 0.7334.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1022 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7748 to the December average rate of 0.7491, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.8356 was down 1.47% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.8481, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,178 PGK

2015 Average 3,676 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 3,667 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 511.10 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.8309

0.7417

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS 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 0.7975, compared to 0.7897 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0077 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7975

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7897

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0669 PGK (High: 0.8009 / Low: 0.7340). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0128 PGK (High: 0.8052 / Low: 0.7924).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0669

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0128

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0369 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0369

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.8235) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.6841), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1394 (+20.38%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.8235

2015 Avg (May) 0.6841

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7892	0.7557	0.7748
February	0.7877	0.7519	0.7664
March	0.8063	0.7747	0.7943
April	0.8302	0.7998	0.8151
May	0.8356	0.8061	0.8235
June	0.8242	0.7950	0.8105
July	0.8052	0.7924	0.8014
August	0.8107	0.7967	0.8032
September	0.8084	0.7939	0.8006
October	0.8080	0.7920	0.7979
November	0.8009	0.7340	0.7860
December	0.7708	0.7334	0.7491