YEARLY HIGH
27.1933 RUB
YEARLY LOW
19.0425 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
21.4370 RUB

2016 PGK to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PGK to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 27.1933. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 19.0425.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.1508 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.3892 to the December average rate of 19.5475, the exchange rate registered a net change of -23.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 27.1933 was up 1.85% compared to the 2015 peak of 26.6985, 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 135,967 RUB
2015 Average 110,652 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 95,212 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 40,754.25 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

25.9824
18.9626
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to RUB 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 22.7352, compared to 20.1388 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.5964 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22.7352
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.1388

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 3.0220 RUB (High: 27.1933 / Low: 24.1714). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4783 RUB (High: 19.9659 / Low: 19.4876).

January Spread (Volatile) ±3.0220
October Spread (Stable) ±0.4783

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.5851 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5851

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 25.3892) against the same month in 2015 (average: 24.6445), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7447 (+3.02%).

2016 Avg (January) 25.3892
2015 Avg (January) 24.6445

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 27.1933 24.1714 25.3892
February 26.2141 24.5942 25.3974
March 24.2955 21.7387 22.8123
April 22.2140 20.5854 21.3311
May 21.1648 20.5344 20.8788
June 21.1783 20.1811 20.6022
July 21.0293 19.9024 20.3401
August 21.0934 20.1105 20.4864
September 20.8022 19.8673 20.3449
October 19.9659 19.4876 19.7602
November 20.7646 19.9723 20.3534
December 20.2800 19.0425 19.5475