2016 PGK to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

202.8273 XAF

YEARLY LOW

179.8906 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

189.6638 XAF

2016 PGK to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PGK to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 202.8273. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 3, dropping to 179.8906.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.9367 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 200.4207 to the December average rate of 196.2640, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 202.8273 was down 13.94% compared to the 2015 peak of 235.6943, 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 1,014,136 XAF

2015 Average 1,071,032 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 899,453 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 114,683.25 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

202.0592

182.3977

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to XAF 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 190.3567, compared to 188.9710 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3857 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 190.3567

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 188.9710

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 11.5095 XAF (High: 198.6242 / Low: 187.1147). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.1215 XAF (High: 186.2473 / Low: 183.1258).

March Spread (Volatile) ±11.5095

September Spread (Stable) ±3.1215

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 6.9817 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -6.9817

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 200.4207) against the same month in 2015 (average: 217.0982), the exchange rate shifted by -16.6775 (-7.68%).

2016 Avg (January) 200.4207

2015 Avg (January) 217.0982

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	202.8273	198.6825	200.4207
February	198.8337	190.4932	194.5111
March	198.6242	187.1147	192.4605
April	187.9205	182.2776	185.4788
May	188.4580	179.8906	184.0361
June	190.1308	182.3014	185.2329
July	189.7506	185.3297	187.6943
August	187.3976	183.0250	185.2681
September	186.2473	183.1258	184.9454
October	190.7173	183.7924	187.8866
November	195.7419	186.2334	191.7675
December	198.8487	191.7672	196.2640