2016 SAR to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8580 PGK

YEARLY LOW

0.7993 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.8348 PGK

2016 SAR to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SAR to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 8, valuing the pair at 0.8580. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 0.7993.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0587 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8036 to the December average rate of 0.8461, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.8580 was up 6.90% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.8026, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,290 PGK

2015 Average 3,688 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 3,997 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 293.33 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.8503

0.7993

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 0.8246, compared to 0.8450 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0204 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8246

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8450

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.0189 PGK (High: 0.8580 / Low: 0.8391). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0043 PGK (High: 0.8471 / Low: 0.8428).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0189

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0043

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.8461) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.7955), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0506 (+6.36%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.8461

2015 Avg (December) 0.7955

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8127	0.7993	0.8036
February	0.8200	0.8063	0.8106
March	0.8239	0.8067	0.8169
April	0.8401	0.8225	0.8325
May	0.8460	0.8274	0.8418
June	0.8454	0.8318	0.8420
July	0.8474	0.8393	0.8436
August	0.8471	0.8428	0.8445
September	0.8509	0.8417	0.8452
October	0.8509	0.8408	0.8449
November	0.8507	0.8404	0.8456
December	0.8580	0.8391	0.8461