YEARLY HIGH
0.1135 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.0935 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1042 PGK

2016 UYU to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the UYU to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 12, valuing the pair at 0.1135. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 3, dropping to 0.0935.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0200 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0984 to the December average rate of 0.1103, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1135 was up 4.49% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1086, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 567 PGK
2015 Average 508 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 467 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 100.10 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1143
0.0935
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU 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 0.0986, compared to 0.1097 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0111 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0986
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1097

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.0051 PGK (High: 0.1113 / Low: 0.1062). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 PGK (High: 0.1033 / Low: 0.1016).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0051
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and October, 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 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 0.1126) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0988), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0137 (+13.90%).

2016 Avg (October) 0.1126
2015 Avg (October) 0.0988

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1007 0.0971 0.0984
February 0.0977 0.0948 0.0962
March 0.0968 0.0935 0.0952
April 0.1005 0.0970 0.0990
May 0.1020 0.0978 0.1003
June 0.1033 0.1016 0.1026
July 0.1069 0.1032 0.1045
August 0.1113 0.1062 0.1094
September 0.1115 0.1083 0.1100
October 0.1135 0.1112 0.1126
November 0.1134 0.1090 0.1115
December 0.1118 0.1087 0.1103