2016 PGK to MYR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4714 MYR

YEARLY LOW

1.2359 MYR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3238 MYR

2016 PGK to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PGK to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 1.4714. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 28, dropping to 1.2359.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2355 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4368 to the December average rate of 1.4049, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.4714 was down 5.12% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.5507, 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 7,357 MYR

2015 Average 7,048 MYR

Yearly Trough Low 6,180 MYR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,177.39 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.4556

1.2304

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PGK to MYR 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 1.3263, compared to 1.3213 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0050 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3263

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3213

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.1119 MYR (High: 1.4714 / Low: 1.3595). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0289 MYR (High: 1.2872 / Low: 1.2583).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1119

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0289

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0769 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0769

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 1.4368) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.3757), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0612 (+4.45%).

2016 Avg (January) 1.4368

2015 Avg (January) 1.3757

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4714	1.3595	1.4368
February	1.3933	1.3555	1.3745
March	1.3699	1.2599	1.3261
April	1.2723	1.2359	1.2492
May	1.3158	1.2429	1.2802
June	1.3134	1.2633	1.2909
July	1.2919	1.2434	1.2694
August	1.2872	1.2583	1.2712
September	1.3092	1.2744	1.2961
October	1.3321	1.2972	1.3170
November	1.4121	1.3209	1.3694
December	1.4169	1.3748	1.4049