YEARLY HIGH
1784.9357 SLL
YEARLY LOW
1240.9186 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1536.8153 SLL

2016 PGK to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PGK to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 9, valuing the pair at 1784.9357. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 24, dropping to 1240.9186.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 544.0171 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1375.9441 to the December average rate of 1742.5746, the exchange rate registered a net change of 26.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1784.9357 was up 7.07% compared to the 2015 peak of 1667.0207, 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 8,924,678 SLL
2015 Average 7,515,351 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 6,204,593 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,720,085.50 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1829.3490
1197.3591
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to SLL 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 1314.2848, compared to 1759.3457 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 445.0609 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1314.2848
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1759.3457

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 404.6551 SLL (High: 1648.0092 / Low: 1243.3541). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 22.0997 SLL (High: 1775.2862 / Low: 1753.1865).

June Spread (Volatile) ±404.6551
November Spread (Stable) ±22.0997

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 49.9172 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -49.9172

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 1773.7383) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1293.5071), the exchange rate shifted by +480.2313 (+37.13%).

2016 Avg (October) 1773.7383
2015 Avg (October) 1293.5071

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1398.5839 1354.9091 1375.9441
February 1366.5915 1325.3032 1347.4845
March 1345.7280 1292.4366 1320.5575
April 1293.1314 1251.4185 1270.6403
May 1272.0563 1240.9186 1250.0250
June 1648.0092 1243.3541 1321.0577
July 1759.0654 1733.6039 1744.3701
August 1779.3949 1731.3156 1755.1736
September 1784.6567 1753.9905 1776.6831
October 1784.9357 1760.8447 1773.7383
November 1775.2862 1753.1865 1763.5345
December 1761.9326 1722.9712 1742.5746