2017 GHS to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7918 PGK

YEARLY LOW

0.6652 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7255 PGK

2017 GHS to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GHS to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 19, valuing the pair at 0.7918. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 6, dropping to 0.6652.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1266 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7402 to the December average rate of 0.7132, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.7918 was down 5.25% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.8356, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,959 PGK

2016 Average 3,968 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 3,326 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 632.95 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.7689

0.6941

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS 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 0.7309, compared to 0.7200 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0110 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7309

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7200

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0735 PGK (High: 0.7387 / Low: 0.6652). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0112 PGK (High: 0.7325 / Low: 0.7213).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0735

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0112

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 0.0298 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0298

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 0.7626) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.8151), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0524 (-6.43%).

2017 Avg (April) 0.7626

2016 Avg (April) 0.8151

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7578	0.7274	0.7402
February	0.7333	0.6842	0.7104
March	0.7387	0.6652	0.7004
April	0.7918	0.7357	0.7626
May	0.7806	0.7186	0.7435
June	0.7477	0.7156	0.7284
July	0.7489	0.7149	0.7241
August	0.7375	0.7101	0.7201
September	0.7391	0.7073	0.7229
October	0.7325	0.7213	0.7273
November	0.7314	0.6933	0.7123
December	0.7235	0.7091	0.7132