YEARLY HIGH
1.0470 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.9449 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9997 PGK

2017 BRL to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BRL to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 20, valuing the pair at 1.0470. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 18, dropping to 0.9449.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1021 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9938 to the December average rate of 0.9757, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.0470 was up 3.23% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.0142, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 26,176 PGK
2016 Average 22,614 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 23,623 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,553.06 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.0295
0.9616
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 1.0018, compared to 0.9975 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0043 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0018
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9975

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0928 PGK (High: 1.0377 / Low: 0.9449). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0335 PGK (High: 1.0373 / Low: 1.0038).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0928
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0335

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0311 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0311

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 1.0151) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.8304), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1847 (+22.25%).

2017 Avg (March) 1.0151
2016 Avg (March) 0.8304

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0131 0.9677 0.9938
February 1.0373 1.0038 1.0182
March 1.0470 0.9911 1.0151
April 1.0468 0.9994 1.0239
May 1.0377 0.9449 0.9928
June 1.0048 0.9471 0.9673
July 1.0110 0.9578 0.9923
August 1.0365 0.9910 1.0088
September 1.0379 1.0027 1.0226
October 1.0205 0.9754 1.0029
November 1.0031 0.9634 0.9828
December 0.9962 0.9625 0.9757