2016 PGK to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

203.4378 XOF

YEARLY LOW

180.4109 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

190.2631 XOF

2016 PGK to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PGK to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 22, valuing the pair at 203.4378. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 3, dropping to 180.4109.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 23.0268 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 201.3578 to the December average rate of 196.0794, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 203.4378 was down 13.61% compared to the 2015 peak of 235.4991, 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 1,017,189 XOF

2015 Average 1,071,057 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 902,055 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 115,134.25 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

202.9931

183.3697

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to XOF 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 191.2864, compared to 189.2398 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.0466 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 191.2864

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 189.2398

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 11.5138 XOF (High: 199.8069 / Low: 188.2932). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.2197 XOF (High: 186.5362 / Low: 183.3164).

March Spread (Volatile) ±11.5138

September Spread (Stable) ±3.2197

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 6.8984 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -6.8984

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 201.3578) against the same month in 2015 (average: 216.9606), the exchange rate shifted by -15.6028 (-7.19%).

2016 Avg (January) 201.3578

2015 Avg (January) 216.9606

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	203.4378	199.6516	201.3578
February	199.6911	191.4883	195.7090
March	199.8069	188.2932	193.4245
April	189.0384	183.8946	186.5261
May	189.1746	180.4109	185.0049
June	190.2269	182.5246	185.6961
July	189.8963	185.3550	188.0719
August	187.9818	183.2123	185.7211
September	186.5362	183.3164	185.2449
October	191.1519	184.7656	188.2657
November	195.5624	187.4945	192.0558
December	198.6069	191.3529	196.0794