YEARLY HIGH
13.8883 GMD
YEARLY LOW
12.8604 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.4063 GMD

2016 PGK to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PGK to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 29, valuing the pair at 13.8883. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 29, dropping to 12.8604.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0279 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.1008 to the December average rate of 13.4890, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 13.8883 was down 17.13% compared to the 2015 peak of 16.7594, 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 69,441 GMD
2015 Average 74,712 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 64,302 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,139.25 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

13.7334
12.9151
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to GMD 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 13.3434, compared to 13.4692 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1258 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.3434
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.4692

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 1.0115 GMD (High: 13.8883 / Low: 12.8767). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1588 GMD (High: 13.5202 / Low: 13.3613).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.0115
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1588

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1242 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1242

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 13.2553) against the same month in 2015 (average: 16.2384), the exchange rate shifted by -2.9832 (-18.37%).

2016 Avg (March) 13.2553
2015 Avg (March) 16.2384

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.1719 12.9893 13.1008
February 13.0714 12.8604 12.9833
March 13.8883 12.8767 13.2553
April 13.8573 13.5213 13.6652
May 13.7278 13.4584 13.5410
June 13.7089 13.3715 13.5150
July 13.5980 13.3941 13.4913
August 13.5537 13.3928 13.4698
September 13.5291 13.3288 13.4407
October 13.5202 13.3613 13.4628
November 13.5980 13.3759 13.4618
December 13.6747 13.3314 13.4890