YEARLY HIGH
80.8414 YER
YEARLY LOW
68.8614 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
76.7394 YER

2016 PGK to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PGK to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 13, valuing the pair at 80.8414. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 8, dropping to 68.8614.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.9800 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 71.3075 to the December average rate of 78.8184, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 80.8414 was down 2.98% compared to the 2015 peak of 83.3243, 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 404,207 YER
2015 Average 389,427 YER
Yearly Trough Low 344,307 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 59,900.10 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

80.0032
69.2793
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to YER 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 74.5771, compared to 78.9017 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.3246 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 74.5771
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 78.9017

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 11.9800 YER (High: 80.8414 / Low: 68.8614). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4595 YER (High: 79.1192 / Low: 78.6596).

April Spread (Volatile) ±11.9800
August Spread (Stable) ±0.4595

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.5810 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5810

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 77.0644) against the same month in 2015 (average: 80.3174), the exchange rate shifted by -3.2530 (-4.05%).

2016 Avg (April) 77.0644
2015 Avg (April) 80.3174

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 71.6866 70.5107 71.3075
February 71.3134 69.8956 70.7265
March 71.0821 69.5531 70.1729
April 80.8414 68.8614 77.0644
May 80.5688 78.6763 79.1096
June 79.8978 78.7233 79.0816
July 79.4087 78.6644 79.0215
August 79.1192 78.6596 78.9468
September 79.2438 78.3971 78.8965
October 79.2954 78.3595 78.9058
November 79.1494 78.4077 78.8212
December 79.2293 77.7333 78.8184