YEARLY HIGH
0.4838 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.3977 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4236 CAD

2016 PGK to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PGK to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 0.4838. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 0.3977.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0860 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4705 to the December average rate of 0.4207, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4838 was down 0.54% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.4864, 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 2,419 CAD
2015 Average 2,312 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 1,989 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 430.20 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4768
0.4021
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to CAD 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 0.4308, compared to 0.4164 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0145 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4308
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4164

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.0270 CAD (High: 0.4254 / Low: 0.3984). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0072 CAD (High: 0.4270 / Low: 0.4198).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0270
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0072

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0221 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0221

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.4705) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4648), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0057 (+1.23%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.4705
2015 Avg (January) 0.4648

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4838 0.4586 0.4705
February 0.4624 0.4397 0.4536
March 0.4435 0.4205 0.4315
April 0.4254 0.3984 0.4111
May 0.4178 0.3977 0.4099
June 0.4172 0.4016 0.4083
July 0.4174 0.4071 0.4118
August 0.4158 0.4039 0.4105
September 0.4180 0.4049 0.4130
October 0.4244 0.4135 0.4180
November 0.4270 0.4198 0.4242
December 0.4294 0.4106 0.4207