YEARLY HIGH
2.5494 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
2.3456 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.4297 GTQ

2016 PGK to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PGK to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 2.5494. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 8, dropping to 2.3456.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2038 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5371 to the December average rate of 2.3649, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.5494 was down 13.98% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.9636, 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 12,747 GTQ
2015 Average 13,864 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 11,728 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,018.83 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.5543
2.3476
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to GTQ 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 2.4830, compared to 2.3765 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1065 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4830
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3765

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0802 GTQ (High: 2.4903 / Low: 2.4101). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0189 GTQ (High: 2.3740 / Low: 2.3551).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0802
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0189

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0504 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0504

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 2.5371) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.9365), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3994 (-13.60%).

2016 Avg (January) 2.5371
2015 Avg (January) 2.9365

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5494 2.5254 2.5371
February 2.5325 2.5043 2.5202
March 2.5369 2.4980 2.5182
April 2.5004 2.4556 2.4763
May 2.4903 2.4101 2.4259
June 2.4424 2.4086 2.4202
July 2.4337 2.3742 2.4052
August 2.3898 2.3680 2.3803
September 2.3869 2.3582 2.3754
October 2.3777 2.3482 2.3662
November 2.3740 2.3551 2.3670
December 2.3830 2.3456 2.3649