YEARLY HIGH
0.2412 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.2213 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2299 XDR

2016 PGK to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PGK to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 0.2412. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 3, dropping to 0.2213.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0199 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2400 to the December average rate of 0.2340, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2412 was down 12.63% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2761, 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 1,206 XDR
2015 Average 1,294 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 1,107 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 99.31 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2415
0.2230
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to XDR 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 0.2311, compared to 0.2286 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2311
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2286

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0089 XDR (High: 0.2387 / Low: 0.2298). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0025 XDR (High: 0.2270 / Low: 0.2244).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0089
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0025

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 0.0064 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0064

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.2400) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2703), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0303 (-11.21%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.2400
2015 Avg (January) 0.2703

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2412 0.2380 0.2400
February 0.2390 0.2327 0.2359
March 0.2387 0.2298 0.2338
April 0.2302 0.2237 0.2274
May 0.2281 0.2213 0.2246
June 0.2294 0.2230 0.2249
July 0.2293 0.2254 0.2272
August 0.2270 0.2244 0.2259
September 0.2268 0.2232 0.2255
October 0.2308 0.2252 0.2285
November 0.2340 0.2268 0.2307
December 0.2361 0.2283 0.2340