YEARLY HIGH
21.1756 HTG
YEARLY LOW
18.8024 HTG
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.1183 HTG

2016 PGK to HTG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PGK to HTG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 21.1756. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 18.8024.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3732 HTG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.2389 to the December average rate of 20.9752, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 21.1756 was up 3.04% compared to the 2015 peak of 20.5511, 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 105,878 HTG
2015 Average 91,745 HTG
Yearly Trough Low 94,012 HTG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,865.88 HTG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

21.1488
19.0653
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to HTG 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 19.7988, compared to 20.4379 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6391 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.7988
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.4379

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.7817 HTG (High: 19.5841 / Low: 18.8024). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2018 HTG (High: 20.5961 / Low: 20.3943).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.7817
October Spread (Stable) ±0.2018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2855 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2855

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 20.9752) against the same month in 2015 (average: 18.9115), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0637 (+10.91%).

2016 Avg (December) 20.9752
2015 Avg (December) 18.9115

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.5841 18.8024 19.2389
February 20.2074 19.5940 19.8505
March 20.3087 20.0688 20.1935
April 20.1303 19.7186 19.9081
May 20.0063 19.6028 19.7367
June 20.0887 19.7185 19.8651
July 20.1781 19.8895 19.9968
August 20.4553 20.0085 20.2374
September 20.6530 20.2883 20.4826
October 20.5961 20.3943 20.4872
November 20.7842 20.2060 20.4479
December 21.1756 20.4016 20.9752