2016 SDG to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5250 PGK

YEARLY LOW

0.4871 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5081 PGK

2016 SDG to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SDG to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 0.5250. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.4871.

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 0.4929 to the December average rate of 0.4888, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5250 was up 6.70% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.4920, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,625 PGK

2015 Average 2,300 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 2,436 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 189.18 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5242

0.4855

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 0.5072, compared to 0.5090 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5072

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5090

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was October, with a trading range of 0.0324 PGK (High: 0.5237 / Low: 0.4913). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 PGK (High: 0.5221 / Low: 0.5198).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0324

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0213 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0213

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2016: 0.5208) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4649), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0559 (+12.01%).

2016 Avg (September) 0.5208

2015 Avg (September) 0.4649

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4973	0.4883	0.4929
February	0.5025	0.4959	0.4984
March	0.5072	0.4967	0.5026
April	0.5175	0.5056	0.5119
May	0.5205	0.5098	0.5184
June	0.5215	0.5139	0.5191
July	0.5245	0.5171	0.5203
August	0.5221	0.5198	0.5210
September	0.5250	0.5173	0.5208
October	0.5237	0.4913	0.5122
November	0.4979	0.4876	0.4909
December	0.4920	0.4871	0.4888