YEARLY HIGH
0.9000 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.8387 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8630 XCD

2016 PGK to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PGK to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 0.9000. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 8, dropping to 0.8387.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0612 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8958 to the December average rate of 0.8512, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.9000 was down 14.04% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.0470, 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 4,500 XCD
2015 Average 4,891 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 4,194 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 306.13 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.9003
0.8466
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to XCD 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 0.8740, compared to 0.8520 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0220 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8740
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8520

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0192 XCD (High: 0.8711 / Low: 0.8519). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0043 XCD (High: 0.8540 / Low: 0.8496).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0192
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0043

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0159 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0159

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.8958) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.0389), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1431 (-13.77%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.8958
2015 Avg (January) 1.0389

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9000 0.8861 0.8958
February 0.8959 0.8781 0.8885
March 0.8928 0.8741 0.8817
April 0.8763 0.8580 0.8658
May 0.8711 0.8519 0.8561
June 0.8657 0.8526 0.8559
July 0.8583 0.8495 0.8539
August 0.8540 0.8496 0.8523
September 0.8551 0.8460 0.8514
October 0.8559 0.8469 0.8519
November 0.8540 0.8467 0.8510
December 0.8562 0.8387 0.8512