2016 KWD to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

10.5921 PGK

YEARLY LOW

9.8697 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.3601 PGK

2016 KWD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KWD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 22, valuing the pair at 10.5921. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 9.8697.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7224 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.9170 to the December average rate of 10.3884, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 10.5921 was up 6.66% compared to the 2015 peak of 9.9305, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 52,961 PGK

2015 Average 45,945 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 49,348 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,612.11 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

10.5787

9.8569

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD 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 10.2530, compared to 10.4672 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2142 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.2530

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.4672

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.2685 PGK (High: 10.2554 / Low: 9.9869). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0614 PGK (High: 10.5399 / Low: 10.4785).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2685

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0614

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0520 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0520

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2016: 10.5185) against the same month in 2015 (average: 9.3777), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1408 (+12.17%).

2016 Avg (September) 10.5185

2015 Avg (September) 9.3777

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	10.0355	9.8697	9.9170
February	10.2554	9.9869	10.1369
March	10.2364	10.0626	10.1738
April	10.4463	10.2232	10.3478
May	10.5516	10.2900	10.4701
June	10.5141	10.3346	10.4725
July	10.5330	10.4037	10.4753
August	10.5399	10.4785	10.5022
September	10.5921	10.4604	10.5185
October	10.5757	10.4140	10.4786
November	10.5376	10.3623	10.4404
December	10.5564	10.3307	10.3884