YEARLY HIGH
207.2326 SOS
YEARLY LOW
173.7267 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
189.7142 SOS

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PGK based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,036,163 SOS
2015 Average 1,223,342 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 868,633 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 167,529.41 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

207.7520
178.0459
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 196.5991
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 182.8293

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

November Spread (Volatile) ±9.8978
September Spread (Stable) ±2.9077

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 5.1737 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.1737

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2016 Avg (January) 205.2765
2015 Avg (January) 275.1657

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