YEARLY HIGH
0.0305 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.0271 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0290 PGK

2016 XPF to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XPF to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 3, valuing the pair at 0.0305. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.0271.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0034 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0275 to the December average rate of 0.0280, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0305 was up 10.33% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0277, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 153 PGK
2015 Average 128 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 136 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16.89 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0301
0.0272
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 0.0289, compared to 0.0292 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0289
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0292

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0017 PGK (High: 0.0294 / Low: 0.0277). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 PGK (High: 0.0277 / Low: 0.0271).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0017
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.0299) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0253), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0046 (+18.31%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.0299
2015 Avg (May) 0.0253

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0277 0.0271 0.0275
February 0.0289 0.0277 0.0283
March 0.0294 0.0277 0.0286
April 0.0301 0.0293 0.0296
May 0.0305 0.0291 0.0299
June 0.0302 0.0290 0.0297
July 0.0298 0.0290 0.0294
August 0.0301 0.0295 0.0298
September 0.0301 0.0296 0.0298
October 0.0299 0.0289 0.0294
November 0.0295 0.0281 0.0287
December 0.0287 0.0276 0.0280