2016 PGK to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.7303 SBD

YEARLY LOW

2.4363 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.5290 SBD

2016 PGK to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PGK to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 2.7303. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 8, dropping to 2.4363.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2940 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7006 to the December average rate of 2.4863, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.7303 was down 8.77% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.9928, 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 13,651 SBD

2015 Average 14,221 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 12,181 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,470.05 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.7237

2.4468

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to SBD 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 2.5761, compared to 2.4819 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0943 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5761

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4819

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.1066 SBD (High: 2.6660 / Low: 2.5593). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0332 SBD (High: 2.5098 / Low: 2.4766).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1066

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0332

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0705 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0705

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 2.7006) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.9260), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2253 (-7.70%).

2016 Avg (January) 2.7006

2015 Avg (January) 2.9260

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.7303	2.6676	2.7006
February	2.7016	2.6486	2.6725
March	2.6660	2.5593	2.6020
April	2.5720	2.4957	2.5403
May	2.5016	2.4580	2.4699
June	2.5030	2.4608	2.4715
July	2.5098	2.4766	2.4940
August	2.4877	2.4531	2.4708
September	2.4954	2.4382	2.4726
October	2.4923	2.4502	2.4744
November	2.5308	2.4648	2.4931
December	2.5297	2.4363	2.4863