YEARLY HIGH
1.1923 PGK
YEARLY LOW
1.1112 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1592 PGK

2016 XCD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XCD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 8, valuing the pair at 1.1923. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 1.1112.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0811 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1163 to the December average rate of 1.1749, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.1923 was up 6.86% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.1158, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,961 PGK
2015 Average 5,121 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 5,556 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 405.56 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.1809
1.1104
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 1.1446, compared to 1.1738 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0292 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1446
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1738

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0259 PGK (High: 1.1738 / Low: 1.1479). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0060 PGK (High: 1.1770 / Low: 1.1710).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0259
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0060

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.1749) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.1050), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0699 (+6.33%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.1749
2015 Avg (December) 1.1050

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1285 1.1112 1.1163
February 1.1388 1.1162 1.1255
March 1.1440 1.1201 1.1342
April 1.1655 1.1411 1.1551
May 1.1738 1.1479 1.1681
June 1.1728 1.1552 1.1683
July 1.1772 1.1651 1.1710
August 1.1770 1.1710 1.1733
September 1.1820 1.1695 1.1745
October 1.1808 1.1684 1.1738
November 1.1811 1.1709 1.1750
December 1.1923 1.1679 1.1749