2016 PGK to KPW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 PGK to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the PGK to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 299.8451. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 8, dropping to 279.6532.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.1919 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 298.4974 to the December average rate of 283.5572, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 299.8451 was down 14.03% compared to the 2015 peak of 348.7985, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PGK based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
PGK to KPW Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 291.1099, compared to 283.9644 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.1455 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 6.3352 KPW (High: 290.0269 / Low: 283.6917). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4475 KPW (High: 284.7253 / Low: 283.2779).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 5.4722 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 298.4974) against the same month in 2015 (average: 346.1167), the exchange rate shifted by -47.6193 (-13.76%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 299.8451 | 295.2882 | 298.4974 |
| February | 298.4974 | 292.5680 | 296.0621 |
| March | 297.4417 | 291.2424 | 293.7645 |
| April | 291.7499 | 285.6880 | 288.2922 |
| May | 290.0269 | 283.6917 | 285.0473 |
| June | 288.2018 | 283.9244 | 284.9959 |
| July | 285.9444 | 283.1375 | 284.4549 |
| August | 284.7253 | 283.2779 | 284.1873 |
| September | 285.1590 | 282.0703 | 283.8988 |
| October | 285.4280 | 282.0140 | 283.9887 |
| November | 284.8026 | 282.0637 | 283.6993 |
| December | 285.1206 | 279.6532 | 283.5572 |