2016 PGK to TOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7701 TOP

YEARLY LOW

0.6835 TOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7195 TOP

2016 PGK to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PGK to TOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 7, valuing the pair at 0.7701. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 9, dropping to 0.6835.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0866 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7481 to the December average rate of 0.7177, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.7701 was down 4.55% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.8068, 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 3,850 TOP

2015 Average 3,832 TOP

Yearly Trough Low 3,417 TOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 433.08 TOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.7535

0.6964

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to TOP 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 0.7284, compared to 0.7105 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0178 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7284

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7105

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0384 TOP (High: 0.7219 / Low: 0.6835). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0073 TOP (High: 0.7169 / Low: 0.7096).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0384

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0073

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0215 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0215

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.7488) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.7623), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0136 (-1.78%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.7488

2015 Avg (February) 0.7623

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7617	0.7394	0.7481
February	0.7701	0.7351	0.7488
March	0.7480	0.7232	0.7354
April	0.7256	0.7037	0.7139
May	0.7297	0.7027	0.7132
June	0.7223	0.6998	0.7107
July	0.7264	0.7086	0.7159
August	0.7169	0.7096	0.7132
September	0.7142	0.7011	0.7095
October	0.7106	0.6912	0.7012
November	0.7219	0.6835	0.7058
December	0.7329	0.6961	0.7177