YEARLY HIGH
0.5677 AZN
YEARLY LOW
0.4693 AZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5124 AZN

2016 PGK to AZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PGK to AZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.5677. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 26, dropping to 0.4693.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0984 AZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5254 to the December average rate of 0.5584, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5677 was up 8.98% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.5209, 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 2,839 AZN
2015 Average 1,844 AZN
Yearly Trough Low 2,347 AZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 492.03 AZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5667
0.4669
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to AZN 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 0.5025, compared to 0.5222 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0197 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5025
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5222

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0432 AZN (High: 0.5437 / Low: 0.5006). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0104 AZN (High: 0.5239 / Low: 0.5134).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0432
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0104

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0412 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0412

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.5584) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3950), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1633 (+41.34%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.5584
2015 Avg (December) 0.3950

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5386 0.5170 0.5254
February 0.5349 0.5086 0.5201
March 0.5437 0.5006 0.5270
April 0.4940 0.4775 0.4859
May 0.4848 0.4693 0.4753
June 0.4942 0.4700 0.4814
July 0.5039 0.4877 0.4952
August 0.5224 0.5037 0.5130
September 0.5239 0.5134 0.5186
October 0.5234 0.5030 0.5105
November 0.5500 0.5218 0.5378
December 0.5677 0.5431 0.5584