YEARLY HIGH
2.1991 CNY
YEARLY LOW
2.0441 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1216 CNY

2016 PGK to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PGK to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 2.1991. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 3, dropping to 2.0441.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1550 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1773 to the December average rate of 2.1819, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.1991 was down 8.30% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.3981, 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 10,996 CNY
2015 Average 11,351 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 10,220 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 775.08 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.1932
2.0567
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to CNY 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 2.1139, compared to 2.1293 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0155 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1139
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1293

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0701 CNY (High: 2.1586 / Low: 2.0885). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0188 CNY (High: 2.1106 / Low: 2.0918).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0701
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0188

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 0.0478 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0478

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 2.1819) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.1620), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0199 (+0.92%).

2016 Avg (December) 2.1819
2015 Avg (December) 2.1620

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1930 2.1548 2.1773
February 2.1817 2.1259 2.1541
March 2.1586 2.0885 2.1229
April 2.0997 2.0560 2.0750
May 2.1064 2.0441 2.0681
June 2.1204 2.0725 2.0859
July 2.1253 2.0896 2.1100
August 2.1106 2.0918 2.0997
September 2.1144 2.0897 2.1050
October 2.1442 2.0903 2.1225
November 2.1831 2.1275 2.1570
December 2.1991 2.1388 2.1819