2017 BAM to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.9802 PGK

YEARLY LOW

1.6879 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.8423 PGK

2017 BAM to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BAM to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 18, valuing the pair at 1.9802. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 1.6879.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2923 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7261 to the December average rate of 1.9477, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.9802 was up 6.19% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.8648, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,901 PGK

2016 Average 8,859 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 8,440 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,461.44 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.9739

1.6986

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 1.7615, compared to 1.9231 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1616 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7615

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9231

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.1018 PGK (High: 1.8309 / Low: 1.7291). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0344 PGK (High: 1.9411 / Low: 1.9067).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1018

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0344

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0285 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0285

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 1.9509) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.8159), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1350 (+7.44%).

2017 Avg (September) 1.9509

2016 Avg (September) 1.8159

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.7559	1.6879	1.7261
February	1.7548	1.6967	1.7215
March	1.7661	1.7049	1.7329
April	1.8309	1.7291	1.7609
May	1.8438	1.7555	1.7985
June	1.8844	1.8085	1.8291
July	1.9156	1.8374	1.8717
August	1.9707	1.8984	1.9212
September	1.9802	1.9232	1.9509
October	1.9411	1.9067	1.9225
November	1.9603	1.8959	1.9248
December	1.9720	1.9179	1.9477