YEARLY HIGH
0.3375 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.3009 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3148 CHF

2016 PGK to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PGK to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 0.3375. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 3, dropping to 0.3009.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0366 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3339 to the December average rate of 0.3214, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3375 was down 14.44% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3945, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,688 CHF
2015 Average 1,742 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 1,505 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 182.98 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3366
0.3042
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to CHF 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 0.3177, compared to 0.3118 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0059 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3177
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3118

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0172 CHF (High: 0.3286 / Low: 0.3114). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0060 CHF (High: 0.3103 / Low: 0.3043).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0172
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0060

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0115 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0115

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.3339) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3638), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0299 (-8.23%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.3339
2015 Avg (January) 0.3638

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3375 0.3307 0.3339
February 0.3365 0.3195 0.3261
March 0.3286 0.3114 0.3204
April 0.3122 0.3048 0.3088
May 0.3179 0.3009 0.3101
June 0.3136 0.3034 0.3069
July 0.3138 0.3051 0.3101
August 0.3104 0.3018 0.3069
September 0.3103 0.3043 0.3074
October 0.3145 0.3060 0.3111
November 0.3204 0.3059 0.3141
December 0.3251 0.3153 0.3214