YEARLY HIGH
0.0302 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.0270 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0285 PGK

2017 JPY to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the JPY to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 19, valuing the pair at 0.0302. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.0270.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0032 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0276 to the December average rate of 0.0285, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0302 was down 4.65% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0317, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 15,097 PGK
2016 Average 14,443 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 13,486 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,610.86 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0294
0.0275
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY 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 0.0283, compared to 0.0286 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0283
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0286

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.0020 PGK (High: 0.0301 / Low: 0.0281). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 PGK (High: 0.0286 / Low: 0.0281).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0020
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 0.0292) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0285), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0007 (+2.55%).

2017 Avg (April) 0.0292
2016 Avg (April) 0.0285

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0283 0.0270 0.0276
February 0.0285 0.0274 0.0280
March 0.0287 0.0274 0.0281
April 0.0302 0.0285 0.0292
May 0.0290 0.0279 0.0284
June 0.0301 0.0281 0.0287
July 0.0289 0.0278 0.0283
August 0.0296 0.0286 0.0290
September 0.0297 0.0283 0.0289
October 0.0286 0.0281 0.0283
November 0.0290 0.0281 0.0284
December 0.0288 0.0282 0.0285