YEARLY HIGH
1.3702 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.9860 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1160 BRL

2016 PGK to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PGK to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 1.3702. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 25, dropping to 0.9860.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3843 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3408 to the December average rate of 1.0574, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.3702 was down 5.46% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.4493, 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 6,851 BRL
2015 Average 6,007 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 4,930 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,921.34 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.3741
0.9746
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to BRL 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 1.1992, compared to 1.0327 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1665 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1992
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0327

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.1347 BRL (High: 1.2991 / Low: 1.1645). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0349 BRL (High: 1.0569 / Low: 1.0221).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1347
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0349

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 0.1009 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 1.3408) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.0136), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3272 (+32.28%).

2016 Avg (January) 1.3408
2015 Avg (January) 1.0136

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3702 1.3116 1.3408
February 1.3338 1.2840 1.3060
March 1.2991 1.1645 1.2051
April 1.1852 1.0932 1.1378
May 1.1464 1.0973 1.1207
June 1.1382 1.0177 1.0851
July 1.0569 1.0221 1.0349
August 1.0303 0.9909 1.0132
September 1.0465 1.0072 1.0265
October 1.0295 0.9860 1.0079
November 1.0869 1.0023 1.0566
December 1.1145 1.0213 1.0574