YEARLY HIGH
1.8643 PGK
YEARLY LOW
1.6561 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7721 PGK

2016 BGN to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BGN to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 3, valuing the pair at 1.8643. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 1.6561.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2082 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6751 to the December average rate of 1.7101, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.8643 was up 10.19% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.6918, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,322 PGK
2015 Average 7,848 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 8,281 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,041.00 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.8386
1.6602
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 1.7658, compared to 1.7784 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0126 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7658
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7784

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.1076 PGK (High: 1.7958 / Low: 1.6882). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0320 PGK (High: 1.6881 / Low: 1.6561).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1076
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0320

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0403 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0403

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 1.8237) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.5424), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2813 (+18.24%).

2016 Avg (May) 1.8237
2015 Avg (May) 1.5424

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6881 1.6561 1.6751
February 1.7603 1.6869 1.7260
March 1.7958 1.6882 1.7445
April 1.8414 1.7875 1.8098
May 1.8643 1.7776 1.8237
June 1.8436 1.7670 1.8155
July 1.8136 1.7688 1.7908
August 1.8363 1.7940 1.8144
September 1.8374 1.8041 1.8166
October 1.8221 1.7595 1.7880
November 1.8010 1.7140 1.7504
December 1.7550 1.6863 1.7101