2016 PGK to BTN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

22.6536 BTN

YEARLY LOW

20.8163 BTN

YEARLY AVERAGE

21.4645 BTN

2016 PGK to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PGK to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 22.6536. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 20.8163.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8373 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.3079 to the December average rate of 21.3838, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 22.6536 was down 7.54% compared to the 2015 peak of 24.5010, 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 113,268 BTN

2015 Average 116,002 BTN

Yearly Trough Low 104,081 BTN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,186.33 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

22.5894

20.9116

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to BTN 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 21.7333, compared to 21.1957 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5375 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.7333

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.1957

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.9771 BTN (High: 22.4185 / Low: 21.4414). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1599 BTN (High: 21.2050 / Low: 21.0451).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.9771

August Spread (Stable) ±0.1599

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 0.5975 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5975

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 22.4496) against the same month in 2015 (average: 23.5491), the exchange rate shifted by -1.0996 (-4.67%).

2016 Avg (February) 22.4496

2015 Avg (February) 23.5491

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	22.6020	21.9617	22.3079
February	22.6536	22.2279	22.4496
March	22.4185	21.4414	21.8521
April	21.5177	21.0683	21.2920
May	21.4979	20.9348	21.1939
June	21.7499	21.0648	21.3041
July	21.3890	21.0562	21.2399
August	21.2050	21.0451	21.1335
September	21.2135	20.8163	21.0634
October	21.1502	20.8633	21.0514
November	21.7265	20.8809	21.3021
December	21.6582	21.0236	21.3838