YEARLY HIGH
0.0058 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.0048 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0053 PGK

2016 SOS to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SOS to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 27, valuing the pair at 0.0058. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 0.0048.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0009 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0049 to the December average rate of 0.0055, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0058 was up 16.77% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0049, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 29 PGK
2015 Average 21 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 24 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.65 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0056
0.0048
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 0.0051, compared to 0.0055 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0051
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0055

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0003 PGK (High: 0.0058 / Low: 0.0054). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 PGK (High: 0.0055 / Low: 0.0054).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 0.0055) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0048), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0008 (+15.87%).

2016 Avg (November) 0.0055
2015 Avg (November) 0.0048

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0049 0.0048 0.0049
February 0.0050 0.0049 0.0050
March 0.0051 0.0049 0.0050
April 0.0052 0.0050 0.0051
May 0.0053 0.0051 0.0052
June 0.0054 0.0053 0.0054
July 0.0055 0.0054 0.0054
August 0.0055 0.0054 0.0054
September 0.0055 0.0054 0.0054
October 0.0055 0.0054 0.0055
November 0.0058 0.0054 0.0055
December 0.0057 0.0055 0.0055