YEARLY HIGH
1.0461 LTL
YEARLY LOW
0.9480 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9861 LTL

2016 PGK to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PGK to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 1.0461. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 3, dropping to 0.9480.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0981 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0316 to the December average rate of 1.0325, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.0461 was down 9.06% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.1503, 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 5,230 LTL
2015 Average 5,470 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 4,740 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 490.31 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.0398
0.9517
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to LTL 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 0.9887, compared to 0.9835 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0052 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9887
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9835

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0581 LTL (High: 1.0294 / Low: 0.9713). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0160 LTL (High: 0.9671 / Low: 0.9510).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0581
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0160

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 0.0316 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0316

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.0325) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.0410), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0085 (-0.82%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.0325
2015 Avg (December) 1.0410

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0400 1.0229 1.0316
February 1.0266 0.9918 1.0092
March 1.0270 0.9784 1.0003
April 0.9788 0.9571 0.9687
May 0.9758 0.9480 0.9591
June 0.9847 0.9545 0.9635
July 0.9842 0.9660 0.9748
August 0.9735 0.9538 0.9644
September 0.9671 0.9510 0.9595
October 0.9837 0.9531 0.9711
November 1.0294 0.9713 0.9989
December 1.0461 1.0053 1.0325