YEARLY HIGH
59.2113 DJF
YEARLY LOW
55.3856 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
56.7689 DJF

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PGK based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 296,057 DJF
2015 Average 321,627 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 276,928 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,128.58 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

59.2222
55.6718
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 57.4680
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 56.0698

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.2841
August Spread (Stable) ±0.3305

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0781

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2016 Avg (January) 58.9263
2015 Avg (January) 68.4141

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