YEARLY HIGH
1.3221 ILS
YEARLY LOW
1.1783 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2267 ILS

2016 PGK to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PGK to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 1.3221. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 1.1783.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1438 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3093 to the December average rate of 1.2074, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.3221 was down 14.14% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.5398, 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 6,610 ILS
2015 Average 7,038 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 5,891 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 719.17 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.3215
1.1753
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to ILS 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 1.2489, compared to 1.2046 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0443 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2489
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2046

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0677 ILS (High: 1.2854 / Low: 1.2177). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0166 ILS (High: 1.1948 / Low: 1.1783).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0677
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0166

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0532 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0532

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 1.3093) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.5176), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2083 (-13.72%).

2016 Avg (January) 1.3093
2015 Avg (January) 1.5176

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3221 1.2908 1.3093
February 1.3078 1.2693 1.2845
March 1.2854 1.2177 1.2615
April 1.2343 1.1871 1.2082
May 1.2315 1.1892 1.2077
June 1.2464 1.2096 1.2220
July 1.2341 1.1975 1.2184
August 1.2118 1.1881 1.1987
September 1.1948 1.1783 1.1875
October 1.2190 1.1807 1.2046
November 1.2236 1.1975 1.2109
December 1.2207 1.1845 1.2074