YEARLY HIGH
5.6000 LSL
YEARLY LOW
4.1983 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.7024 LSL

2016 PGK to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PGK to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 5.6000. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 8, dropping to 4.1983.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4016 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.3995 to the December average rate of 4.3700, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 5.6000 was up 5.13% compared to the 2015 peak of 5.3269, 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 28,000 LSL
2015 Average 23,053 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 20,992 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,008.22 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

5.5047
4.2426
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to LSL 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 4.9857, compared to 4.4191 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5666 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.9857
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.4191

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.5301 LSL (High: 5.0550 / Low: 4.5249). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1995 LSL (High: 4.4475 / Low: 4.2479).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.5301
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1995

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No 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 0.3338 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3338

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 5.3995) against the same month in 2015 (average: 4.4482), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9513 (+21.39%).

2016 Avg (January) 5.3995
2015 Avg (January) 4.4482

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.6000 5.1257 5.3995
February 5.3190 4.9917 5.1968
March 5.1710 4.7990 5.0148
April 4.8926 4.5166 4.6810
May 5.0550 4.5249 4.8474
June 4.9403 4.5999 4.7749
July 4.6637 4.3847 4.5483
August 4.5882 4.2141 4.3478
September 4.5972 4.2627 4.4425
October 4.5143 4.2791 4.3990
November 4.5498 4.1983 4.4073
December 4.4475 4.2479 4.3700