YEARLY HIGH
0.2070 CDF
YEARLY LOW
0.1557 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1706 CDF

2016 PYG to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PYG to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 0.2070. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 0.1557.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0513 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1572 to the December average rate of 0.2012, the exchange rate registered a net change of 27.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2070 was up 4.00% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1990, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,035 CDF
2015 Average 894 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 778 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 256.44 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2056
0.1529
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PYG to CDF 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 0.1629, compared to 0.1782 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0153 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1629
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1782

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0382 CDF (High: 0.1967 / Low: 0.1585). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 CDF (High: 0.1771 / Low: 0.1743).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0382
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0027 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.2012) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1600), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0412 (+25.73%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.2012
2015 Avg (December) 0.1600

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1596 0.1557 0.1572
February 0.1626 0.1568 0.1601
March 0.1642 0.1612 0.1627
April 0.1681 0.1644 0.1663
May 0.1670 0.1632 0.1650
June 0.1700 0.1607 0.1660
July 0.1759 0.1673 0.1701
August 0.1782 0.1747 0.1765
September 0.1771 0.1743 0.1758
October 0.1774 0.1679 0.1730
November 0.1967 0.1585 0.1727
December 0.2070 0.1943 0.2012