YEARLY HIGH
0.0695 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.0663 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0674 PGK

2017 DOP to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the DOP to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 7, valuing the pair at 0.0695. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 26, dropping to 0.0663.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0032 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0683 to the December average rate of 0.0666, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0695 was up 0.19% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0694, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 348 PGK
2016 Average 341 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 331 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16.19 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0685
0.0664
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 0.0677, compared to 0.0671 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0677
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0671

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0029 PGK (High: 0.0695 / Low: 0.0666). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 PGK (High: 0.0670 / Low: 0.0664).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0029
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 0.0681) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0681), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0000 (-0.02%).

2017 Avg (April) 0.0681
2016 Avg (April) 0.0681

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0690 0.0680 0.0683
February 0.0682 0.0672 0.0675
March 0.0679 0.0668 0.0673
April 0.0695 0.0672 0.0681
May 0.0695 0.0666 0.0673
June 0.0692 0.0671 0.0675
July 0.0692 0.0668 0.0672
August 0.0686 0.0663 0.0674
September 0.0685 0.0669 0.0676
October 0.0675 0.0666 0.0671
November 0.0675 0.0667 0.0668
December 0.0670 0.0664 0.0666