2016 PGK to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2718.0635 LAK

YEARLY LOW

2527.0053 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

2594.3111 LAK

2016 PGK to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PGK to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 2718.0635. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 2527.0053.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 191.0582 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2701.3781 to the December average rate of 2570.5941, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2718.0635 was down 13.55% compared to the 2015 peak of 3144.1567, 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 13,590,317 LAK

2015 Average 14,724,595 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 12,635,027 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 955,290.82 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2716.1453

2538.9391

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to LAK 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 2626.9306, compared to 2561.6915 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 65.2391 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2626.9306

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2561.6915

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 72.2151 LAK (High: 2700.7007 / Low: 2628.4856). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 14.6437 LAK (High: 2563.1874 / Low: 2548.5437).

March Spread (Volatile) ±72.2151

August Spread (Stable) ±14.6437

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 55.3368 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -55.3368

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 2701.3781) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3120.5442), the exchange rate shifted by -419.1661 (-13.43%).

2016 Avg (January) 2701.3781

2015 Avg (January) 3120.5442

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2718.0635	2671.6396	2701.3781
February	2705.8022	2636.6441	2672.3604
March	2700.7007	2628.4856	2653.0219
April	2632.5164	2567.9511	2597.6851
May	2612.2718	2559.4149	2570.8035
June	2591.9336	2549.1874	2566.3346
July	2571.6580	2543.6951	2556.1149
August	2563.1874	2548.5437	2554.8718
September	2568.6844	2535.9989	2553.7062
October	2572.7154	2536.3080	2562.2641
November	2583.1735	2556.4030	2572.5978
December	2590.4769	2527.0053	2570.5941