2017 AUD to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.5855 PGK

YEARLY LOW

2.2876 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.4462 PGK

2017 AUD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AUD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 20, valuing the pair at 2.5855. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 2.2876.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2979 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3687 to the December average rate of 2.4617, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.5855 was up 5.23% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.4571, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,927 PGK

2016 Average 11,649 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 11,438 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,489.39 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.5708

2.3456

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 2.4011, compared to 2.4912 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0900 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4011

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4912

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.1612 PGK (High: 2.5069 / Low: 2.3457). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0573 PGK (High: 2.4750 / Low: 2.4178).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1612

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0573

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0609 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0609

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 2.5520) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.4044), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1476 (+6.14%).

2017 Avg (September) 2.5520

2016 Avg (September) 2.4044

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.4183	2.2876	2.3687
February	2.4507	2.3882	2.4241
March	2.4866	2.3755	2.4167
April	2.4671	2.3714	2.4252
May	2.4179	2.3317	2.3643
June	2.5069	2.3457	2.4078
July	2.5372	2.4050	2.4788
August	2.5732	2.4872	2.5179
September	2.5855	2.5124	2.5520
October	2.5221	2.4587	2.4918
November	2.4750	2.4178	2.4449
December	2.5089	2.4080	2.4617