2016 MAD to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3319 PGK

YEARLY LOW

0.3014 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3195 PGK

2016 MAD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MAD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 3, valuing the pair at 0.3319. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 0.3014.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0305 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3044 to the December average rate of 0.3138, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3319 was up 9.14% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3041, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,660 PGK

2015 Average 1,419 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 1,507 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 152.35 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3286

0.3022

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD 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 0.3174, compared to 0.3215 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0041 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3174

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3215

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0137 PGK (High: 0.3204 / Low: 0.3067). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0046 PGK (High: 0.3289 / Low: 0.3242).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0137

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0046

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 0.0045 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0045

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.3264) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2778), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0486 (+17.49%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.3264

2015 Avg (May) 0.2778

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3067	0.3014	0.3044
February	0.3172	0.3063	0.3110
March	0.3204	0.3067	0.3140
April	0.3280	0.3197	0.3233
May	0.3319	0.3199	0.3264
June	0.3287	0.3192	0.3253
July	0.3254	0.3198	0.3227
August	0.3291	0.3232	0.3255
September	0.3289	0.3242	0.3261
October	0.3271	0.3189	0.3227
November	0.3236	0.3143	0.3184
December	0.3197	0.3108	0.3138