YEARLY HIGH
0.2597 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.2135 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2365 GBP

2016 PGK to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PGK to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 25, valuing the pair at 0.2597. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 23, dropping to 0.2135.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0462 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2303 to the December average rate of 0.2526, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2597 was up 1.32% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2563, 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 1,299 GBP
2015 Average 1,185 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 1,068 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 231.03 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2593
0.2146
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to GBP 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 0.2258, compared to 0.2471 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0214 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2258
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2471

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0279 GBP (High: 0.2414 / Low: 0.2135). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0059 GBP (High: 0.2208 / Low: 0.2149).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0279
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0059

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 0.0057 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0057

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 0.2556) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2253), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0303 (+13.45%).

2016 Avg (October) 0.2556
2015 Avg (October) 0.2253

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2345 0.2249 0.2303
February 0.2371 0.2254 0.2299
March 0.2360 0.2252 0.2289
April 0.2290 0.2173 0.2240
May 0.2208 0.2149 0.2183
June 0.2414 0.2135 0.2232
July 0.2450 0.2374 0.2403
August 0.2451 0.2369 0.2412
September 0.2435 0.2354 0.2400
October 0.2597 0.2433 0.2556
November 0.2581 0.2504 0.2532
December 0.2577 0.2470 0.2526