2016 PGK to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

48.2521 LKR

YEARLY LOW

45.5632 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

46.6856 LKR

2016 PGK to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PGK to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 48.2521. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 12, dropping to 45.5632.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6889 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 47.7720 to the December average rate of 46.9954, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 48.2521 was down 5.35% compared to the 2015 peak of 50.9781, 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 241,261 LKR

2015 Average 245,929 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 227,816 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,444.40 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

47.9523

45.7896

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to LKR 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 47.0074, compared to 46.3639 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6435 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 47.0074

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 46.3639

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 1.3370 LKR (High: 47.3265 / Low: 45.9895). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3439 LKR (High: 46.1351 / Low: 45.7912).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.3370

August Spread (Stable) ±0.3439

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.8299 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8299

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 47.4910) against the same month in 2015 (average: 50.2218), the exchange rate shifted by -2.7308 (-5.44%).

2016 Avg (March) 47.4910

2015 Avg (March) 50.2218

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	47.9690	47.4963	47.7720
February	47.6088	47.1234	47.4132
March	48.2521	47.1911	47.4910
April	47.5479	46.3206	46.6611
May	47.3265	45.9895	46.3955
June	47.0088	45.6772	46.3114
July	46.4001	45.7149	46.1019
August	46.1351	45.7912	45.9698
September	46.2980	45.5632	45.9812
October	46.7087	45.9815	46.3978
November	46.9965	46.5132	46.7370
December	47.2494	46.5201	46.9954