2016 PGK to AUD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4841 AUD

YEARLY LOW

0.4070 AUD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4301 AUD

2016 PGK to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PGK to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 0.4841. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 8, dropping to 0.4070.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0771 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4726 to the December average rate of 0.4297, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4841 was down 6.12% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.5156, 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 2,420 AUD

2015 Average 2,408 AUD

Yearly Trough Low 2,035 AUD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 385.42 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4784

0.4085

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to AUD 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 0.4413, compared to 0.4188 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0225 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4413

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4188

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0367 AUD (High: 0.4589 / Low: 0.4222). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0089 AUD (High: 0.4178 / Low: 0.4090).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0367

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0089

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0267 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0267

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.4726) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4770), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0044 (-0.92%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.4726

2015 Avg (January) 0.4770

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4841	0.4549	0.4726
February	0.4683	0.4530	0.4614
March	0.4589	0.4222	0.4346
April	0.4298	0.4098	0.4182
May	0.4456	0.4139	0.4335
June	0.4382	0.4193	0.4275
July	0.4252	0.4141	0.4195
August	0.4203	0.4097	0.4143
September	0.4225	0.4099	0.4159
October	0.4178	0.4090	0.4143
November	0.4300	0.4070	0.4192
December	0.4399	0.4168	0.4297