YEARLY HIGH
1.2134 QAR
YEARLY LOW
1.1316 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1633 QAR

2016 PGK to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PGK to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 1.2134. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 8, dropping to 1.1316.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0818 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2078 to the December average rate of 1.1473, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.2134 was down 14.00% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.4109, 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 6,067 QAR
2015 Average 6,593 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 5,658 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 409.06 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.2138
1.1412
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to QAR 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 1.1778, compared to 1.1489 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0289 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1778
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1489

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0256 QAR (High: 1.1729 / Low: 1.1474). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0055 QAR (High: 1.1518 / Low: 1.1463).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0256
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0055

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 0.0223 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0223

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 1.2078) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.4003), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1925 (-13.75%).

2016 Avg (January) 1.2078
2015 Avg (January) 1.4003

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2134 1.1945 1.2078
February 1.2075 1.1840 1.1979
March 1.2036 1.1784 1.1887
April 1.1804 1.1556 1.1664
May 1.1729 1.1474 1.1531
June 1.1671 1.1484 1.1528
July 1.1571 1.1458 1.1509
August 1.1518 1.1463 1.1497
September 1.1535 1.1413 1.1486
October 1.1548 1.1410 1.1490
November 1.1523 1.1412 1.1478
December 1.1535 1.1316 1.1473