YEARLY HIGH
0.4575 BND
YEARLY LOW
0.4151 BND
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4329 BND

2017 PGK to BND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PGK to BND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.4575. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.4151.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0424 BND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4500 to the December average rate of 0.4184, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4575 was down 4.40% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4786, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,288 BND
2016 Average 2,206 BND
Yearly Trough Low 2,076 BND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 211.85 BND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4531
0.4153
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to BND 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 0.4413, compared to 0.4245 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0168 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4413
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4245

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.0204 BND (High: 0.4399 / Low: 0.4194). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0066 BND (High: 0.4283 / Low: 0.4217).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0204
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0066

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0082 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0082

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.4500) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4747), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0247 (-5.21%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.4500
2016 Avg (January) 0.4747

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4575 0.4449 0.4500
February 0.4543 0.4400 0.4472
March 0.4502 0.4340 0.4432
April 0.4409 0.4251 0.4350
May 0.4447 0.4290 0.4383
June 0.4399 0.4194 0.4341
July 0.4366 0.4206 0.4316
August 0.4334 0.4193 0.4278
September 0.4258 0.4162 0.4214
October 0.4283 0.4217 0.4254
November 0.4264 0.4174 0.4226
December 0.4228 0.4151 0.4184