2016 LRD to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0369 PGK

YEARLY LOW

0.0334 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0351 PGK

2016 LRD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LRD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 8, valuing the pair at 0.0369. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 20, dropping to 0.0334.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0035 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0352 to the December average rate of 0.0345, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0369 was up 4.59% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0352, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 184 PGK

2015 Average 161 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 167 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 17.54 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0364

0.0343

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.0355, compared to 0.0347 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0355

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0347

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.0023 PGK (High: 0.0369 / Low: 0.0345). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 PGK (High: 0.0352 / Low: 0.0349).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0023

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 0.0355) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0316), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0039 (+12.24%).

2016 Avg (April) 0.0355

2015 Avg (April) 0.0316

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0359	0.0337	0.0352
February	0.0365	0.0358	0.0360
March	0.0365	0.0357	0.0362
April	0.0369	0.0345	0.0355
May	0.0351	0.0343	0.0349
June	0.0351	0.0345	0.0349
July	0.0352	0.0349	0.0350
August	0.0352	0.0334	0.0345
September	0.0350	0.0344	0.0347
October	0.0352	0.0343	0.0347
November	0.0351	0.0347	0.0348
December	0.0353	0.0338	0.0345