YEARLY HIGH
1.6365 PGK
YEARLY LOW
1.5612 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5860 PGK

2017 BZD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BZD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 14, valuing the pair at 1.6365. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 26, dropping to 1.5612.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0753 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5805 to the December average rate of 1.6002, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.6365 was up 2.08% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.6031, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,182 PGK
2016 Average 7,832 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 7,806 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 376.61 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.6029
1.5704
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BZD 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 1.5836, compared to 1.5884 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0048 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5836
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5884

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0697 PGK (High: 1.6309 / Low: 1.5612). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0156 PGK (High: 1.6034 / Low: 1.5878).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0697
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0156

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0155 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0155

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2017: 1.5871) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.5765), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0106 (+0.67%).

2017 Avg (June) 1.5871
2016 Avg (June) 1.5765

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5987 1.5651 1.5805
February 1.5879 1.5637 1.5731
March 1.5941 1.5687 1.5788
April 1.6360 1.5790 1.5988
May 1.6349 1.5711 1.5833
June 1.6365 1.5694 1.5871
July 1.6309 1.5612 1.5794
August 1.6099 1.5652 1.5797
September 1.6071 1.5797 1.5870
October 1.5984 1.5733 1.5883
November 1.6034 1.5878 1.5959
December 1.6090 1.5889 1.6002