2016 PGK to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 PGK to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the PGK to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 207.2326. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 173.7267.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 33.5059 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 205.2765 to the December average rate of 180.5214, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 207.2326 was down 25.95% compared to the 2015 peak of 279.8464, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PGK based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
PGK to SOS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 196.5991, compared to 182.8293 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 13.7698 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 9.8978 SOS (High: 183.6244 / Low: 173.7267). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.9077 SOS (High: 185.2282 / Low: 182.3205).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 5.1737 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 205.2765) against the same month in 2015 (average: 275.1657), the exchange rate shifted by -69.8892 (-25.40%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 207.2326 | 203.1029 | 205.2765 |
| February | 203.8202 | 199.1072 | 201.5893 |
| March | 202.0396 | 197.6966 | 199.8386 |
| April | 199.1681 | 191.4324 | 195.3947 |
| May | 195.5712 | 186.9908 | 191.3347 |
| June | 189.6438 | 183.9665 | 186.1610 |
| July | 186.6911 | 181.2533 | 184.0548 |
| August | 185.5947 | 182.1963 | 183.8938 |
| September | 185.2282 | 182.3205 | 184.0416 |
| October | 185.5765 | 181.1037 | 183.4413 |
| November | 183.6244 | 173.7267 | 181.0226 |
| December | 183.4366 | 175.4718 | 180.5214 |