2017 HKD to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4234 PGK

YEARLY LOW

0.4020 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4093 PGK

2017 HKD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HKD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 7, valuing the pair at 0.4234. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 20, dropping to 0.4020.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0215 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4095 to the December average rate of 0.4118, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4234 was up 2.05% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4149, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 10,586 PGK

2016 Average 10,085 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 10,049 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 536.80 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4145

0.4060

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD 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 0.4094, compared to 0.4093 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4094

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4093

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0189 PGK (High: 0.4208 / Low: 0.4020). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0046 PGK (High: 0.4133 / Low: 0.4087).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0189

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0046

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0052 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0052

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 0.4138) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4025), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0113 (+2.80%).

2017 Avg (April) 0.4138

2016 Avg (April) 0.4025

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4140	0.4053	0.4095
February	0.4114	0.4033	0.4075
March	0.4143	0.4040	0.4083
April	0.4234	0.4062	0.4138
May	0.4221	0.4052	0.4085
June	0.4218	0.4042	0.4088
July	0.4208	0.4020	0.4068
August	0.4151	0.4034	0.4067
September	0.4145	0.4077	0.4097
October	0.4123	0.4062	0.4098
November	0.4133	0.4087	0.4109
December	0.4140	0.4092	0.4118