2016 PGK to DJF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 PGK to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the PGK to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 59.2113. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 8, dropping to 55.3856.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.8257 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 58.9263 to the December average rate of 56.2299, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 59.2113 was down 14.27% compared to the 2015 peak of 69.0662, 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 DJF 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 57.4680, compared to 56.0698 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3982 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 1.2841 DJF (High: 57.2945 / Low: 56.0104). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3305 DJF (High: 56.1410 / Low: 55.8105).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween September and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.0781 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 58.9263) against the same month in 2015 (average: 68.4141), the exchange rate shifted by -9.4877 (-13.87%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59.2113 | 58.2541 | 58.9263 |
| February | 58.9246 | 57.7307 | 58.4410 |
| March | 58.7284 | 57.4826 | 57.9936 |
| April | 57.5835 | 56.4225 | 56.9155 |
| May | 57.2945 | 56.0104 | 56.2505 |
| June | 56.9844 | 55.9843 | 56.2811 |
| July | 56.2485 | 55.7137 | 56.0441 |
| August | 56.1410 | 55.8105 | 56.0079 |
| September | 56.2978 | 55.5248 | 55.9676 |
| October | 56.3262 | 55.5444 | 56.0547 |
| November | 56.3966 | 55.7442 | 56.1145 |
| December | 56.5775 | 55.3856 | 56.2299 |