YEARLY HIGH
0.4649 LYD
YEARLY LOW
0.4144 LYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4412 LYD

2016 PGK to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PGK to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 0.4649. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 18, dropping to 0.4144.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0505 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4595 to the December average rate of 0.4513, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4649 was down 11.33% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.5243, 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 2,325 LYD
2015 Average 2,459 LYD
Yearly Trough Low 2,072 LYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 252.69 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4630
0.4217
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to LYD 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 0.4417, compared to 0.4407 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4417
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4407

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0228 LYD (High: 0.4372 / Low: 0.4144). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0047 LYD (High: 0.4386 / Low: 0.4340).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0228
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0047

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0169 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0169

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.4595) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4771), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0176 (-3.68%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.4595
2015 Avg (January) 0.4771

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4649 0.4523 0.4595
February 0.4609 0.4481 0.4524
March 0.4603 0.4421 0.4493
April 0.4424 0.4243 0.4324
May 0.4372 0.4144 0.4251
June 0.4372 0.4217 0.4312
July 0.4433 0.4326 0.4376
August 0.4386 0.4340 0.4359
September 0.4380 0.4318 0.4353
October 0.4432 0.4327 0.4394
November 0.4503 0.4397 0.4450
December 0.4557 0.4444 0.4513