YEARLY HIGH
0.0921 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.0827 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0888 PGK

2016 THB to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the THB to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 22, valuing the pair at 0.0921. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 0.0827.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0094 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0835 to the December average rate of 0.0887, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0921 was up 10.19% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0836, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 THB based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 23,023 PGK
2015 Average 20,195 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 20,679 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,343.42 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0921
0.0827
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

THB 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 0.0872, compared to 0.0903 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0030 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0872
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0903

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0033 PGK (High: 0.0907 / Low: 0.0874). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 PGK (High: 0.0917 / Low: 0.0904).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0033
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2016: 0.0913) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0787), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0126 (+16.02%).

2016 Avg (September) 0.0913
2015 Avg (September) 0.0787

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0852 0.0827 0.0835
February 0.0863 0.0846 0.0853
March 0.0879 0.0852 0.0871
April 0.0902 0.0875 0.0890
May 0.0907 0.0874 0.0891
June 0.0902 0.0883 0.0895
July 0.0913 0.0896 0.0903
August 0.0917 0.0904 0.0912
September 0.0921 0.0907 0.0913
October 0.0918 0.0893 0.0905
November 0.0910 0.0887 0.0897
December 0.0903 0.0878 0.0887