YEARLY HIGH
36.8388 XPF
YEARLY LOW
32.7623 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
34.4542 XPF

2016 PGK to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PGK to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 36.8388. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 3, dropping to 32.7623.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.0765 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 36.4210 to the December average rate of 35.7272, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 36.8388 was down 14.39% compared to the 2015 peak of 43.0294, 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 184,194 XPF
2015 Average 194,896 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 163,811 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,382.53 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

36.7157
33.1800
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to XPF 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 34.6092, compared to 34.2992 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3099 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 34.6092
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 34.2992

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 2.0762 XPF (High: 36.1221 / Low: 34.0459). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6199 XPF (High: 33.7890 / Low: 33.1691).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.0762
September Spread (Stable) ±0.6199

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 1.2616 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2616

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 36.4210) against the same month in 2015 (average: 39.5113), the exchange rate shifted by -3.0902 (-7.82%).

2016 Avg (January) 36.4210
2015 Avg (January) 39.5113

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 36.8388 36.1348 36.4210
February 36.1384 34.6581 35.3727
March 36.1221 34.0459 35.0129
April 34.1431 33.1737 33.7513
May 34.3597 32.7623 33.4746
June 34.5241 33.1041 33.6225
July 34.4256 33.5967 34.0380
August 33.9372 33.1757 33.5901
September 33.7890 33.1691 33.5443
October 34.6219 33.3963 34.0741
November 35.5334 33.8788 34.8217
December 36.2691 34.7994 35.7272