YEARLY HIGH
0.8124 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.7160 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7719 PGK

2016 RON to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RON to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 3, valuing the pair at 0.8124. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 0.7160.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0963 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7229 to the December average rate of 0.7404, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.8124 was up 8.41% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.7493, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 RON based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,062 PGK
2015 Average 3,453 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 3,580 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 481.57 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.8064
0.7154
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON to PGK 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 0.7682, compared to 0.7756 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0074 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7682
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7756

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0467 PGK (High: 0.7858 / Low: 0.7390). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0102 PGK (High: 0.7262 / Low: 0.7160).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0467
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0102

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0203 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0203

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.7928) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.6790), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1138 (+16.77%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.7928
2015 Avg (May) 0.6790

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7262 0.7160 0.7229
February 0.7689 0.7285 0.7531
March 0.7858 0.7390 0.7639
April 0.8047 0.7821 0.7915
May 0.8124 0.7719 0.7928
June 0.8001 0.7643 0.7851
July 0.7955 0.7748 0.7809
August 0.8048 0.7879 0.7958
September 0.8079 0.7932 0.7988
October 0.8031 0.7651 0.7785
November 0.7841 0.7432 0.7593
December 0.7609 0.7287 0.7404