YEARLY HIGH
39.9921 JPY
YEARLY LOW
31.5797 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
34.7764 JPY

2016 PGK to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PGK to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 39.9921. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 17, dropping to 31.5797.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.4125 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 39.2913 to the December average rate of 36.5658, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 39.9921 was down 14.04% compared to the 2015 peak of 46.5225, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 199,961 JPY
2015 Average 219,128 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 157,898 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 42,062.29 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

40.0216
31.2582
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to JPY 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 36.1417, compared to 33.4112 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.7306 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 36.1417
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 33.4112

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 3.4222 JPY (High: 35.9752 / Low: 32.5530). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9857 JPY (High: 32.5654 / Low: 31.5797).

November Spread (Volatile) ±3.4222
August Spread (Stable) ±0.9857

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.7617 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7617

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 39.2913) against the same month in 2015 (average: 45.5322), the exchange rate shifted by -6.2409 (-13.71%).

2016 Avg (January) 39.2913
2015 Avg (January) 45.5322

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 39.9921 38.7423 39.2913
February 39.9040 36.8237 37.7007
March 37.6025 36.4135 36.8842
April 36.1895 33.8346 35.1225
May 35.5025 33.6457 34.4805
June 34.6921 32.3291 33.3710
July 33.8318 31.7491 32.8162
August 32.5654 31.5797 31.9885
September 32.8357 31.6381 32.1798
October 33.1308 31.9387 32.7143
November 35.9752 32.5530 34.2024
December 37.1799 35.4481 36.5658