YEARLY HIGH
0.2156 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.1677 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1933 PGK

2017 ARS to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ARS to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 10, valuing the pair at 0.2156. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.1677.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0479 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1999 to the December average rate of 0.1816, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2156 was down 7.31% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2327, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,078 PGK
2016 Average 1,063 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 839 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 239.64 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

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ARS 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 0.2029, compared to 0.1836 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0193 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2029
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1836

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0193 PGK (High: 0.1870 / Low: 0.1677). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 PGK (High: 0.1845 / Low: 0.1813).

December Spread (Volatile) Âą0.0193
October Spread (Stable) Âą0.0031

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0129 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0129

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 0.2097) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2170), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0072 (-3.34%).

2017 Avg (April) 0.2097
2016 Avg (April) 0.2170

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Month High Low Average
January 0.2022 0.1965 0.1999
February 0.2063 0.1999 0.2031
March 0.2075 0.2017 0.2043
April 0.2156 0.2046 0.2097
May 0.2120 0.1960 0.2026
June 0.2069 0.1906 0.1980
July 0.1938 0.1776 0.1851
August 0.1869 0.1787 0.1826
September 0.1895 0.1818 0.1858
October 0.1845 0.1813 0.1833
November 0.1861 0.1813 0.1834
December 0.1870 0.1677 0.1816