YEARLY HIGH
1.6251 PGK
YEARLY LOW
1.4887 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5493 PGK

2017 FJD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the FJD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 6, valuing the pair at 1.6251. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 1.4887.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1364 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5255 to the December average rate of 1.5580, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.6251 was up 4.01% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.5624, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,126 PGK
2016 Average 7,509 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 7,444 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 681.93 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.5941
1.5116
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FJD 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 1.5327, compared to 1.5658 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0331 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5327
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5658

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.0839 PGK (High: 1.6011 / Low: 1.5172). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0307 PGK (High: 1.5632 / Low: 1.5326).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0839
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0307

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0252 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0252

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 1.5766) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.5445), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0321 (+2.08%).

2017 Avg (August) 1.5766
2016 Avg (August) 1.5445

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5462 1.4887 1.5255
February 1.5649 1.5100 1.5363
March 1.5545 1.5053 1.5265
April 1.5839 1.5099 1.5434
May 1.5578 1.4929 1.5185
June 1.6011 1.5172 1.5461
July 1.6043 1.5430 1.5639
August 1.6251 1.5485 1.5766
September 1.6104 1.5696 1.5872
October 1.5835 1.5449 1.5620
November 1.5632 1.5326 1.5473
December 1.5766 1.5368 1.5580