YEARLY HIGH
73.3411 SYP
YEARLY LOW
66.4284 SYP
YEARLY AVERAGE
69.3422 SYP

2016 PGK to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PGK to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 73.3411. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 8, dropping to 66.4284.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.9127 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 72.9676 to the December average rate of 67.2828, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 73.3411 was down 9.31% compared to the 2015 peak of 80.8721, 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 366,706 SYP
2015 Average 352,348 SYP
Yearly Trough Low 332,142 SYP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34,563.44 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

73.5360
66.7143
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to SYP 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 71.0260, compared to 67.6583 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.3677 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 71.0260
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 67.6583

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 1.8840 SYP (High: 70.2009 / Low: 68.3169). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4084 SYP (High: 68.0605 / Low: 67.6521).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.8840
August Spread (Stable) ±0.4084

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 1.4013 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 72.9676) against the same month in 2015 (average: 70.2066), the exchange rate shifted by +2.7609 (+3.93%).

2016 Avg (January) 72.9676
2015 Avg (January) 70.2066

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 73.3411 72.1361 72.9676
February 72.9089 71.4589 72.3083
March 72.6603 71.0764 71.7255
April 71.1743 69.6813 70.3242
May 70.7389 69.1873 69.4986
June 70.2009 68.3169 69.3320
July 68.6432 67.8123 68.2700
August 68.0605 67.6521 67.8688
September 68.0110 67.1009 67.5821
October 67.8601 67.0531 67.5245
November 67.8133 67.0020 67.4215
December 67.7157 66.4284 67.2828