2016 PGK to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

22.9125 AFN

YEARLY LOW

20.6222 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

21.6600 AFN

2016 PGK to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PGK to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 22.9125. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 12, dropping to 20.6222.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2903 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.7479 to the December average rate of 20.9352, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 22.9125 was down 1.58% compared to the 2015 peak of 23.2804, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 114,563 AFN

2015 Average 110,633 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 103,111 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,451.55 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

22.9444

20.5861

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to AFN 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 22.2169, compared to 21.1031 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1138 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22.2169

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.1031

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 1.0095 AFN (High: 21.7074 / Low: 20.6979). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2435 AFN (High: 21.8466 / Low: 21.6031).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.0095

July Spread (Stable) ±0.2435

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.4620 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4620

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 22.6527) against the same month in 2015 (average: 21.7663), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8863 (+4.07%).

2016 Avg (February) 22.6527

2015 Avg (February) 21.7663

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	22.8774	22.5135	22.7479
February	22.9125	22.3170	22.6527
March	22.6921	22.1705	22.3534
April	22.2368	21.7082	21.9253
May	22.0490	21.5474	21.7384
June	22.1263	21.5461	21.8839
July	21.8466	21.6031	21.7103
August	21.7074	20.6979	21.2483
September	21.3817	20.7178	21.0314
October	20.8814	20.6222	20.7826
November	21.1134	20.6880	20.9110
December	21.1008	20.6359	20.9352