YEARLY HIGH
0.9660 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.8590 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9283 PGK

2016 PEN to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PEN to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 7, valuing the pair at 0.9660. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 0.8590.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1070 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8776 to the December average rate of 0.9344, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.9660 was up 7.61% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.8977, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,830 PGK
2015 Average 4,344 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 4,295 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 535.06 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.9667
0.8582
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 0.9151, compared to 0.9416 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0265 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9151
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9416

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0677 PGK (High: 0.9294 / Low: 0.8618). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0133 PGK (High: 0.8834 / Low: 0.8701).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0677
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0133

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0122 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0122

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2016: 0.9576) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.8675), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0902 (+10.39%).

2016 Avg (July) 0.9576
2015 Avg (July) 0.8675

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8834 0.8701 0.8776
February 0.8737 0.8590 0.8673
March 0.9294 0.8618 0.9002
April 0.9637 0.9165 0.9455
May 0.9578 0.9295 0.9480
June 0.9629 0.9362 0.9520
July 0.9660 0.9430 0.9576
August 0.9593 0.9365 0.9504
September 0.9482 0.9312 0.9382
October 0.9437 0.9278 0.9363
November 0.9433 0.9262 0.9327
December 0.9506 0.9241 0.9344