YEARLY HIGH
0.0074 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.0066 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0071 PGK

2016 KMF to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KMF to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 0.0074. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 0.0066.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0008 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0067 to the December average rate of 0.0068, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0074 was up 9.10% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0068, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 37 PGK
2015 Average 31 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 33 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.04 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0073
0.0066
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 0.0070, compared to 0.0071 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0070
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0071

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0004 PGK (High: 0.0071 / Low: 0.0067). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 PGK (High: 0.0073 / Low: 0.0071).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.0073) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0061), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0012 (+18.89%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.0073
2015 Avg (May) 0.0061

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0068 0.0066 0.0067
February 0.0070 0.0067 0.0069
March 0.0071 0.0067 0.0069
April 0.0073 0.0071 0.0072
May 0.0074 0.0071 0.0073
June 0.0074 0.0071 0.0073
July 0.0074 0.0070 0.0072
August 0.0072 0.0071 0.0071
September 0.0073 0.0071 0.0072
October 0.0073 0.0071 0.0072
November 0.0072 0.0068 0.0070
December 0.0070 0.0067 0.0068