2016 VEF to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4900 PGK

YEARLY LOW

0.3093 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3579 PGK

2016 VEF to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the VEF to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 31, valuing the pair at 0.4900. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 5, dropping to 0.3093.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1807 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4771 to the December average rate of 0.3178, the exchange rate registered a net change of -33.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4900 was up 2.77% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.4768, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,450 PGK

2015 Average 2,189 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 1,547 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 903.50 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5016

0.2959

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF 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 0.3982, compared to 0.3176 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0806 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3982

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3176

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0113 PGK (High: 0.4900 / Low: 0.4787). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 PGK (High: 0.3184 / Low: 0.3168).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0113

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1714 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1714

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 0.4844) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4197), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0648 (+15.44%).

2016 Avg (March) 0.4844

2015 Avg (March) 0.4197

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4825	0.4748	0.4771
February	0.4869	0.4770	0.4810
March	0.4900	0.4787	0.4844
April	0.3159	0.3093	0.3130
May	0.3182	0.3111	0.3166
June	0.3178	0.3131	0.3167
July	0.3186	0.3148	0.3169
August	0.3184	0.3168	0.3174
September	0.3197	0.3163	0.3177
October	0.3199	0.3161	0.3177
November	0.3197	0.3167	0.3179
December	0.3222	0.3163	0.3178