YEARLY HIGH
6.1868 EGP
YEARLY LOW
2.5509 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.1924 EGP

2016 PGK to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PGK to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 6.1868. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 14, dropping to 2.5509.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.6359 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5970 to the December average rate of 5.7996, the exchange rate registered a net change of 123.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 6.1868 was up 111.65% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.9231, 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 30,934 EGP
2015 Average 13,947 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 12,755 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,179.66 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

6.1220
2.2539
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to EGP 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 2.7303, compared to 3.6544 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9241 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7303
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.6544

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 2.8618 EGP (High: 5.6642 / Low: 2.8023). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0147 EGP (High: 2.8096 / Low: 2.7950).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2.8618
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0147

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0319 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0319

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 5.7996) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.6229), the exchange rate shifted by +3.1768 (+121.12%).

2016 Avg (December) 5.7996
2015 Avg (December) 2.6229

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6092 2.5768 2.5970
February 2.5963 2.5547 2.5763
March 2.9273 2.5509 2.7433
April 2.8779 2.8181 2.8437
May 2.8621 2.7946 2.8118
June 2.8437 2.7806 2.8100
July 2.8219 2.7930 2.8061
August 2.8096 2.7950 2.8029
September 2.8115 2.7808 2.7995
October 2.8143 2.7806 2.8006
November 5.6642 2.8023 4.9178
December 6.1868 5.6260 5.7996