YEARLY HIGH
25.2890 KGS
YEARLY LOW
21.1387 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
22.3616 KGS

2016 PGK to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PGK to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 25.2890. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 26, dropping to 21.1387.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.1503 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.1705 to the December average rate of 21.8202, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 25.2890 was down 2.15% compared to the 2015 peak of 25.8436, 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 126,445 KGS
2015 Average 116,274 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 105,693 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,751.35 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

25.5602
20.8845
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to KGS 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 23.1040, compared to 21.6193 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.4847 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 23.1040
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.6193

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 1.6139 KGS (High: 24.3631 / Low: 22.7492). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2673 KGS (High: 21.7534 / Low: 21.4861).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.6139
August Spread (Stable) ±0.2673

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 1.4888 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4888

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 25.1705) against the same month in 2015 (average: 22.8214), the exchange rate shifted by +2.3491 (+10.29%).

2016 Avg (January) 25.1705
2015 Avg (January) 22.8214

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 25.2890 24.8983 25.1705
February 25.0392 24.1668 24.6166
March 24.3631 22.7492 23.5926
April 22.7924 21.7367 22.1039
May 22.0668 21.5053 21.6472
June 21.6415 21.2631 21.4931
July 21.4450 21.1387 21.2741
August 21.7534 21.4861 21.6629
September 21.8800 21.4451 21.6815
October 21.7295 21.3017 21.5408
November 21.8777 21.5698 21.7361
December 21.9530 21.5051 21.8202