YEARLY HIGH
152.0665 KMF
YEARLY LOW
135.4140 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
141.7401 KMF

2016 PGK to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PGK to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 152.0665. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 135.4140.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.6525 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 149.7908 to the December average rate of 147.1384, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 152.0665 was down 14.20% compared to the 2015 peak of 177.2411, 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 760,332 KMF
2015 Average 802,915 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 677,070 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 83,262.59 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

151.0388
136.0626
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to KMF 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 142.2881, compared to 141.1921 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0960 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 142.2881
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 141.1921

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 7.8573 KMF (High: 149.2417 / Low: 141.3844). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.7942 KMF (High: 140.2248 / Low: 137.4306).

March Spread (Volatile) ±7.8573
September Spread (Stable) ±2.7942

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 5.3890 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.3890

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 149.7908) against the same month in 2015 (average: 162.7039), the exchange rate shifted by -12.9131 (-7.94%).

2016 Avg (January) 149.7908
2015 Avg (January) 162.7039

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 152.0665 147.2838 149.7908
February 148.9928 143.0100 145.8581
March 149.2417 141.3844 144.4222
April 140.8192 137.2603 139.0332
May 140.0161 135.4140 137.3138
June 140.3691 135.5285 137.3106
July 142.2530 135.9012 138.3160
August 141.0921 138.1678 140.1009
September 140.2248 137.4306 138.6187
October 141.6312 137.8127 139.8289
November 146.7991 139.2571 143.1499
December 149.4793 143.6987 147.1384