YEARLY HIGH
36.2204 DZD
YEARLY LOW
34.1018 DZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
34.9389 DZD

2016 PGK to DZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PGK to DZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 36.2204. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 34.1018.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1187 DZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 35.6143 to the December average rate of 34.9105, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 36.2204 was down 5.11% compared to the 2015 peak of 38.1702, 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 181,102 DZD
2015 Average 181,314 DZD
Yearly Trough Low 170,509 DZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,593.35 DZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

35.8796
34.3205
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to DZD 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 35.1449, compared to 34.7328 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4120 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 35.1449
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 34.7328

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 1.0904 DZD (High: 36.2204 / Low: 35.1301). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4649 DZD (High: 34.7302 / Low: 34.2653).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.0904
August Spread (Stable) ±0.4649

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 0.9302 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9302

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 35.7497) against the same month in 2015 (average: 36.4268), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6771 (-1.86%).

2016 Avg (March) 35.7497
2015 Avg (March) 36.4268

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 35.8466 35.3425 35.6143
February 35.5146 34.5765 35.0598
March 36.2204 35.1301 35.7497
April 35.1243 34.5935 34.8195
May 35.3697 34.2888 34.7601
June 35.3138 34.5603 34.8658
July 35.2099 34.6188 34.9089
August 34.7302 34.2653 34.5378
September 34.6179 34.1018 34.4505
October 34.9004 34.3711 34.7287
November 35.0670 34.5984 34.8607
December 35.1051 34.2890 34.9105