2016 WST to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2750 PGK

YEARLY LOW

1.1193 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2314 PGK

2016 WST to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the WST to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 9, valuing the pair at 1.2750. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 1.1193.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1557 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1623 to the December average rate of 1.2500, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.2750 was up 7.56% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.1854, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,375 PGK

2015 Average 5,476 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 5,596 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 778.63 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.2646

1.1530

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST 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 1.2119, compared to 1.2509 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0390 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2119

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2509

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0676 PGK (High: 1.1869 / Low: 1.1193). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0156 PGK (High: 1.2530 / Low: 1.2375).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0676

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0156

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 0.0053 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0053

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 1.2553) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.1447), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1106 (+9.66%).

2016 Avg (November) 1.2553

2015 Avg (November) 1.1447

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1869	1.1193	1.1623
February	1.2009	1.1484	1.1779
March	1.2326	1.1788	1.2068
April	1.2599	1.2183	1.2411
May	1.2585	1.2090	1.2377
June	1.2636	1.2134	1.2455
July	1.2664	1.2252	1.2462
August	1.2530	1.2375	1.2473
September	1.2685	1.2457	1.2550
October	1.2641	1.2421	1.2516
November	1.2750	1.2439	1.2553
December	1.2730	1.2308	1.2500