YEARLY HIGH
0.4314 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.3845 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4000 PGK

2016 TJS to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the TJS to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.4314. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 3, dropping to 0.3845.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0470 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4088 to the December average rate of 0.4030, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4314 was down 13.63% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.4995, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,157 PGK
2015 Average 2,255 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 1,922 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 234.90 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4110
0.3847
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TJS 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 0.3974, compared to 0.4026 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0052 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3974
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4026

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0428 PGK (High: 0.4314 / Low: 0.3887). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 PGK (High: 0.4038 / Low: 0.4017).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0428
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0219 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0219

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.4088) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4925), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0837 (-16.99%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.4088
2015 Avg (January) 0.4925

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4314 0.3887 0.4088
February 0.3909 0.3846 0.3869
March 0.3926 0.3845 0.3893
April 0.4003 0.3920 0.3967
May 0.4032 0.3943 0.4012
June 0.4029 0.3968 0.4013
July 0.4040 0.4000 0.4021
August 0.4038 0.4017 0.4025
September 0.4059 0.4005 0.4027
October 0.4047 0.4011 0.4026
November 0.4051 0.4013 0.4028
December 0.4085 0.4008 0.4030