2016 PGK to BYR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 PGK to BYR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the PGK to BYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 13, valuing the pair at 7270.8914. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 3, dropping to 6056.0708.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1214.8206 BYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6584.2030 to the December average rate of 6309.4395, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 7270.8914 was up 14.61% compared to the 2015 peak of 6343.8705, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PGK based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
PGK to BYR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 6548.3260, compared to 6318.8598 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 229.4662 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 884.0168 BYR (High: 7041.2047 / Low: 6157.1879). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 32.2116 BYR (High: 6336.1677 / Low: 6303.9561).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and July, 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 391.0057 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 7129.0718) against the same month in 2015 (average: 5773.3034), the exchange rate shifted by +1355.7683 (+23.48%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7041.2047 | 6157.1879 | 6584.2030 |
| February | 7270.8914 | 6975.0670 | 7129.0718 |
| March | 7071.7237 | 6507.4436 | 6738.0661 |
| April | 6540.5695 | 6109.1040 | 6363.1286 |
| May | 6322.8254 | 6056.0708 | 6167.6353 |
| June | 6408.1665 | 6242.2123 | 6307.8511 |
| July | 6366.7334 | 6300.8322 | 6331.0806 |
| August | 6336.1677 | 6303.9561 | 6323.6645 |
| September | 6344.5485 | 6277.0834 | 6317.1841 |
| October | 6350.5339 | 6274.5758 | 6318.9189 |
| November | 6336.6188 | 6276.9359 | 6312.8709 |
| December | 6343.6943 | 6223.2943 | 6309.4395 |