2016 PGK to TZS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 PGK to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the PGK to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 729.0404. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 8, dropping to 677.0770.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 51.9634 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 723.6693 to the December average rate of 686.0454, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 729.0404 was down 13.54% compared to the 2015 peak of 843.1677, 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 TZS 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 707.5871, compared to 688.6582 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 18.9289 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 16.2650 TZS (High: 704.6635 / Low: 688.3984). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.4397 TZS (High: 691.9833 / Low: 688.5436).
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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 11.5412 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 723.6693) against the same month in 2015 (average: 680.8667), the exchange rate shifted by +42.8026 (+6.29%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 729.0404 | 716.4790 | 723.6693 |
| February | 721.7817 | 714.4602 | 719.1615 |
| March | 722.0656 | 707.5250 | 713.3605 |
| April | 709.2243 | 694.5346 | 701.8193 |
| May | 704.6635 | 688.3984 | 693.6214 |
| June | 701.0823 | 689.9825 | 693.8907 |
| July | 695.9789 | 686.7099 | 692.0304 |
| August | 691.9833 | 688.5436 | 690.2780 |
| September | 691.8690 | 683.4353 | 688.1704 |
| October | 690.7036 | 682.6151 | 688.2127 |
| November | 689.3997 | 682.2862 | 687.2126 |
| December | 689.5585 | 677.0770 | 686.0454 |