YEARLY HIGH
11.1593 TWD
YEARLY LOW
9.8096 TWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.3091 TWD

2016 PGK to TWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PGK to TWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 22, valuing the pair at 11.1593. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 9.8096.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3497 TWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.0878 to the December average rate of 10.0855, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 11.1593 was down 9.67% compared to the 2015 peak of 12.3533, 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 55,796 TWD
2015 Average 57,505 TWD
Yearly Trough Low 49,048 TWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,748.40 TWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

11.2029
9.8217
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to TWD 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 10.6004, compared to 10.0177 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5826 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.6004
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.0177

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.4652 TWD (High: 10.9111 / Low: 10.4459). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1838 TWD (High: 10.0367 / Low: 9.8530).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.4652
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1838

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2960 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2960

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 11.0878) against the same month in 2015 (average: 12.1776), the exchange rate shifted by -1.0898 (-8.95%).

2016 Avg (January) 11.0878
2015 Avg (January) 12.1776

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.1593 10.9217 11.0878
February 11.0567 10.8047 10.9428
March 10.9111 10.4459 10.6579
April 10.5055 10.2468 10.3620
May 10.4498 10.1687 10.3090
June 10.3978 10.1730 10.2429
July 10.2394 10.0237 10.1431
August 10.0367 9.8530 9.9670
September 10.0335 9.8096 9.9368
October 10.0371 9.8526 9.9612
November 10.0916 9.8829 10.0129
December 10.2089 9.8689 10.0855