2016 SCR to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2509 PGK

YEARLY LOW

0.2131 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2360 PGK

2016 SCR to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SCR to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 28, valuing the pair at 0.2509. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 14, dropping to 0.2131.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0378 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2306 to the December average rate of 0.2371, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2509 was up 2.11% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2457, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,254 PGK

2015 Average 1,042 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 1,066 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 188.96 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2427

0.2257

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SCR 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 0.2332, compared to 0.2389 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0057 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2332

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2389

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0238 PGK (High: 0.2369 / Low: 0.2131). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0044 PGK (High: 0.2413 / Low: 0.2369).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0238

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0044

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0035 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0035

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 0.2413) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2061), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0351 (+17.04%).

2016 Avg (June) 0.2413

2015 Avg (June) 0.2061

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2355	0.2217	0.2306
February	0.2369	0.2131	0.2271
March	0.2360	0.2255	0.2306
April	0.2453	0.2216	0.2324
May	0.2427	0.2278	0.2370
June	0.2509	0.2333	0.2413
July	0.2493	0.2352	0.2405
August	0.2427	0.2350	0.2393
September	0.2413	0.2369	0.2392
October	0.2429	0.2368	0.2393
November	0.2422	0.2352	0.2378
December	0.2413	0.2342	0.2371