YEARLY HIGH
0.2134 LVL
YEARLY LOW
0.1937 LVL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2020 LVL

2016 PGK to LVL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PGK to LVL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 0.2134. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 3, dropping to 0.1937.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0198 LVL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2114 to the December average rate of 0.2102, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2134 was down 15.50% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2526, 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 1,067 LVL
2015 Average 1,143 LVL
Yearly Trough Low 968 LVL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 98.77 LVL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2129
0.1954
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to LVL 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 0.2027, compared to 0.2012 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2027
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2012

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0112 LVL (High: 0.2095 / Low: 0.1983). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 LVL (High: 0.1983 / Low: 0.1954).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0112
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

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 0.0064 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0064

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.2114) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2324), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0209 (-9.01%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.2114
2015 Avg (January) 0.2324

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2134 0.2098 0.2114
February 0.2104 0.2038 0.2069
March 0.2104 0.2006 0.2050
April 0.2005 0.1958 0.1986
May 0.2011 0.1937 0.1968
June 0.2016 0.1954 0.1975
July 0.2020 0.1971 0.1993
August 0.1989 0.1957 0.1974
September 0.1983 0.1954 0.1971
October 0.2016 0.1962 0.1992
November 0.2095 0.1983 0.2040
December 0.2129 0.2046 0.2102