YEARLY HIGH
4.5427 PGK
YEARLY LOW
4.2281 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.4192 PGK

2016 JOD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the JOD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 8, valuing the pair at 4.5427. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 4.2281.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3147 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.2517 to the December average rate of 4.4807, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 4.5427 was up 6.88% compared to the 2015 peak of 4.2504, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 22,714 PGK
2015 Average 19,517 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 21,140 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,573.31 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

4.5036
4.2288
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JOD 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 4.3644, compared to 4.4740 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1096 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.3644
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.4740

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0998 PGK (High: 4.4798 / Low: 4.3800). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0238 PGK (High: 4.4861 / Low: 4.4623).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0998
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0238

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 4.4807) against the same month in 2015 (average: 4.2088), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2719 (+6.46%).

2016 Avg (December) 4.4807
2015 Avg (December) 4.2088

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.2966 4.2281 4.2517
February 4.3326 4.2551 4.2904
March 4.3570 4.2695 4.3240
April 4.4478 4.3541 4.4059
May 4.4798 4.3800 4.4559
June 4.4778 4.4065 4.4585
July 4.4880 4.4438 4.4664
August 4.4861 4.4623 4.4700
September 4.5031 4.4570 4.4743
October 4.5064 4.4530 4.4743
November 4.5020 4.4618 4.4781
December 4.5427 4.4556 4.4807