YEARLY HIGH
0.7773 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.4069 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5413 PGK

2016 SRD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SRD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 31, valuing the pair at 0.7773. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 21, dropping to 0.4069.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3704 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7552 to the December average rate of 0.4310, the exchange rate registered a net change of -42.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.7773 was down 14.67% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.9109, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,886 PGK
2015 Average 4,153 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 2,035 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,851.76 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.8023
0.3885
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SRD 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 0.6455, compared to 0.4370 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2085 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6455
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4370

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0804 PGK (High: 0.5664 / Low: 0.4860). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0063 PGK (High: 0.4511 / Low: 0.4449).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0804
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0063

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1803 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1803

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 0.7678) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.8062), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0384 (-4.76%).

2016 Avg (March) 0.7678
2015 Avg (March) 0.8062

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7635 0.7517 0.7552
February 0.7704 0.7551 0.7615
March 0.7773 0.7578 0.7678
April 0.6158 0.5472 0.5875
May 0.5664 0.4860 0.5435
June 0.4928 0.4447 0.4577
July 0.4511 0.4449 0.4481
August 0.4492 0.4302 0.4407
September 0.4416 0.4069 0.4230
October 0.4637 0.4152 0.4394
November 0.4557 0.4335 0.4400
December 0.4389 0.4264 0.4310