2016 TOP to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4631 PGK

YEARLY LOW

1.2986 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3907 PGK

2016 TOP to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the TOP to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 9, valuing the pair at 1.4631. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 7, dropping to 1.2986.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1646 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3368 to the December average rate of 1.3935, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.4631 was up 8.46% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.3491, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,316 PGK

2015 Average 6,527 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 6,493 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 822.86 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.4353

1.3266

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP 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 1.3737, compared to 1.4076 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0338 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3737

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4076

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0779 PGK (High: 1.4631 / Low: 1.3853). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0143 PGK (High: 1.4093 / Low: 1.3950).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0779

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0143

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0234 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0234

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 1.4170) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.3257), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0913 (+6.89%).

2016 Avg (November) 1.4170

2015 Avg (November) 1.3257

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.3524	1.3129	1.3368
February	1.3603	1.2986	1.3357
March	1.3828	1.3369	1.3598
April	1.4211	1.3782	1.4008
May	1.4231	1.3704	1.4022
June	1.4290	1.3844	1.4072
July	1.4113	1.3767	1.3969
August	1.4093	1.3950	1.4021
September	1.4264	1.4001	1.4095
October	1.4468	1.4073	1.4263
November	1.4631	1.3853	1.4170
December	1.4366	1.3645	1.3935