2017 HTG to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0532 PGK

YEARLY LOW

0.0458 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0491 PGK

2017 HTG to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HTG to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 6, valuing the pair at 0.0532. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 13, dropping to 0.0458.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0074 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0475 to the December average rate of 0.0504, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0532 was up 0.05% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0532, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 266 PGK

2016 Average 249 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 229 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 36.81 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0516

0.0458

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 0.0477, compared to 0.0506 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0477

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0506

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.0071 PGK (High: 0.0532 / Low: 0.0461). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 PGK (High: 0.0509 / Low: 0.0503).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0071

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.0501) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0494), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0007 (+1.34%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.0501

2016 Avg (August) 0.0494

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0486	0.0469	0.0475
February	0.0479	0.0468	0.0473
March	0.0495	0.0460	0.0475
April	0.0481	0.0462	0.0470
May	0.0477	0.0458	0.0463
June	0.0532	0.0461	0.0507
July	0.0528	0.0505	0.0511
August	0.0532	0.0480	0.0501
September	0.0514	0.0504	0.0507
October	0.0510	0.0501	0.0506
November	0.0509	0.0503	0.0507
December	0.0510	0.0500	0.0504