YEARLY HIGH
3.3231 PGK
YEARLY LOW
2.9628 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.1796 PGK

2016 CHF to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CHF to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 3, valuing the pair at 3.3231. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 26, dropping to 2.9628.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3603 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9953 to the December average rate of 3.1119, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 3.3231 was up 9.21% compared to the 2015 peak of 3.0428, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 16,616 PGK
2015 Average 14,374 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 14,814 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,801.60 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

3.2854
2.9689
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF 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 3.1511, compared to 3.2081 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0570 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.1511
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.2081

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.1772 PGK (High: 3.3231 / Low: 3.1459). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0611 PGK (High: 3.0239 / Low: 2.9628).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1772
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0611

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0730 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0730

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 3.2257) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.8982), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3275 (+11.30%).

2016 Avg (May) 3.2257
2015 Avg (May) 2.8982

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.0239 2.9628 2.9953
February 3.1296 2.9720 3.0667
March 3.2115 3.0430 3.1221
April 3.2803 3.2032 3.2382
May 3.3231 3.1459 3.2257
June 3.2961 3.1890 3.2584
July 3.2771 3.1870 3.2250
August 3.3139 3.2218 3.2591
September 3.2859 3.2228 3.2530
October 3.2685 3.1796 3.2145
November 3.2685 3.1212 3.1849
December 3.1711 3.0762 3.1119