YEARLY HIGH
0.0532 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.0472 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0497 PGK

2016 HTG to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the HTG to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.0532. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.0472.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0060 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0520 to the December average rate of 0.0477, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0532 was down 7.34% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0574, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 266 PGK
2015 Average 273 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 236 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29.80 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0524
0.0472
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 0.0505, compared to 0.0489 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0505
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0489

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0021 PGK (High: 0.0532 / Low: 0.0511). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 PGK (High: 0.0490 / Low: 0.0486).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0021
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0520) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0558), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0039 (-6.92%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0520
2015 Avg (January) 0.0558

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0532 0.0511 0.0520
February 0.0510 0.0495 0.0504
March 0.0498 0.0492 0.0495
April 0.0507 0.0497 0.0502
May 0.0510 0.0500 0.0507
June 0.0507 0.0498 0.0503
July 0.0503 0.0496 0.0500
August 0.0500 0.0489 0.0494
September 0.0493 0.0484 0.0488
October 0.0490 0.0486 0.0488
November 0.0495 0.0481 0.0489
December 0.0490 0.0472 0.0477