YEARLY HIGH
1.6090 PGK
YEARLY LOW
1.5006 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5653 PGK

2016 BBD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BBD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 8, valuing the pair at 1.6090. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 1.5006.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1083 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5076 to the December average rate of 1.5848, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.6090 was up 6.78% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.5068, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,045 PGK
2015 Average 6,916 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 7,503 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 541.75 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.5940
1.4997
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 1.5463, compared to 1.5843 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0380 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5463
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5843

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0350 PGK (High: 1.5864 / Low: 1.5514). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0081 PGK (High: 1.5884 / Low: 1.5803).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0350
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0081

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.5848) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.4923), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0926 (+6.20%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.5848
2015 Avg (December) 1.4923

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5241 1.5006 1.5076
February 1.5379 1.5074 1.5200
March 1.5450 1.5128 1.5318
April 1.5752 1.5423 1.5610
May 1.5864 1.5514 1.5787
June 1.5851 1.5613 1.5790
July 1.5892 1.5736 1.5820
August 1.5884 1.5803 1.5834
September 1.5952 1.5782 1.5851
October 1.5958 1.5767 1.5846
November 1.5952 1.5802 1.5862
December 1.6090 1.5780 1.5848