2016 PGK to AED Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 PGK to AED Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the PGK to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 1.2239. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 8, dropping to 1.1414.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0825 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2181 to the December average rate of 1.1572, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.2239 was down 14.03% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.4236, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PGK based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
PGK to AED Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1.1881, compared to 1.1589 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0292 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0259 AED (High: 1.1836 / Low: 1.1576). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0059 AED (High: 1.1621 / Low: 1.1562).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0224 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 1.2181) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.4127), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1945 (-13.77%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.2239 | 1.2049 | 1.2181 |
| February | 1.2182 | 1.1941 | 1.2083 |
| March | 1.2140 | 1.1887 | 1.1989 |
| April | 1.1907 | 1.1659 | 1.1765 |
| May | 1.1836 | 1.1576 | 1.1634 |
| June | 1.1774 | 1.1586 | 1.1631 |
| July | 1.1671 | 1.1556 | 1.1609 |
| August | 1.1621 | 1.1562 | 1.1598 |
| September | 1.1636 | 1.1513 | 1.1586 |
| October | 1.1647 | 1.1508 | 1.1589 |
| November | 1.1623 | 1.1512 | 1.1579 |
| December | 1.1635 | 1.1414 | 1.1572 |