YEARLY HIGH
3.8750 PGK
YEARLY LOW
3.3055 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.6044 PGK

2017 EUR to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the EUR to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 18, valuing the pair at 3.8750. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 3.3055.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5695 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.3773 to the December average rate of 3.8096, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.8750 was up 6.20% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.6486, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 19,375 PGK
2016 Average 17,329 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 16,528 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,847.42 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.8599
3.3198
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR 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 3.4464, compared to 3.7624 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3160 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.4464
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.7624

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.1983 PGK (High: 3.5806 / Low: 3.3823). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0758 PGK (High: 3.7961 / Low: 3.7202).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1983
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0758

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 0.0559 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0559

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 3.8149) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.5538), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2610 (+7.35%).

2017 Avg (September) 3.8149
2016 Avg (September) 3.5538

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.4315 3.3055 3.3773
February 3.4330 3.3161 3.3648
March 3.4542 3.3347 3.3914
April 3.5806 3.3823 3.4466
May 3.6044 3.4514 3.5188
June 3.6890 3.5387 3.5797
July 3.7487 3.5929 3.6640
August 3.8503 3.7103 3.7600
September 3.8750 3.7623 3.8149
October 3.7961 3.7202 3.7590
November 3.8355 3.7123 3.7669
December 3.8570 3.7736 3.8096