2016 SBD to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4105 PGK

YEARLY LOW

0.3663 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3958 PGK

2016 SBD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SBD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 8, valuing the pair at 0.4105. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 0.3663.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0442 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3703 to the December average rate of 0.4022, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4105 was up 10.00% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3732, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,052 PGK

2015 Average 1,759 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 1,831 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 221.00 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4083

0.3668

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 0.3887, compared to 0.4029 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0143 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3887

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4029

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0156 PGK (High: 0.3907 / Low: 0.3751). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0053 PGK (High: 0.4038 / Low: 0.3984).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0156

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0053

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0037 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0037

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.4022) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3686), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0336 (+9.13%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.4022

2015 Avg (December) 0.3686

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3749	0.3663	0.3703
February	0.3776	0.3702	0.3742
March	0.3907	0.3751	0.3844
April	0.4007	0.3888	0.3937
May	0.4068	0.3997	0.4049
June	0.4064	0.3995	0.4046
July	0.4038	0.3984	0.4010
August	0.4077	0.4020	0.4047
September	0.4101	0.4007	0.4044
October	0.4081	0.4012	0.4042
November	0.4057	0.3951	0.4011
December	0.4105	0.3953	0.4022