2016 HNL to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1406 PGK

YEARLY LOW

0.1335 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1375 PGK

2016 HNL to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the HNL to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 3, valuing the pair at 0.1406. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 23, dropping to 0.1335.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0071 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1344 to the December average rate of 0.1361, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1406 was up 2.25% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1375, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 703 PGK

2015 Average 637 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 668 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 35.39 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1403

0.1339

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HNL 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 0.1370, compared to 0.1381 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1370

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1381

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.0032 PGK (High: 0.1397 / Low: 0.1364). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 PGK (High: 0.1392 / Low: 0.1382).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0032

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

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 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.1398) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1232), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0166 (+13.47%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.1398

2015 Avg (May) 0.1232

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1354	0.1335	0.1344
February	0.1356	0.1340	0.1347
March	0.1368	0.1340	0.1355
April	0.1397	0.1364	0.1383
May	0.1406	0.1376	0.1398
June	0.1400	0.1375	0.1391
July	0.1402	0.1380	0.1389
August	0.1392	0.1382	0.1386
September	0.1398	0.1381	0.1388
October	0.1394	0.1379	0.1387
November	0.1395	0.1366	0.1377
December	0.1381	0.1351	0.1361