2017 KWD to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

10.8457 PGK

YEARLY LOW

10.2557 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.5146 PGK

2017 KWD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KWD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 7, valuing the pair at 10.8457. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 10.2557.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5900 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.3984 to the December average rate of 10.6545, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 10.8457 was up 2.39% compared to the 2016 peak of 10.5921, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 54,229 PGK

2016 Average 51,802 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 51,278 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,950.14 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

10.6839

10.3306

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD 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 10.4460, compared to 10.5833 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1373 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.4460

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.5833

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.4743 PGK (High: 10.8457 / Low: 10.3715). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1214 PGK (High: 10.6812 / Low: 10.5598).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.4743

November Spread (Stable) ±0.1214

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0975 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0975

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2017: 10.4896) against the same month in 2016 (average: 10.4753), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0143 (+0.14%).

2017 Avg (July) 10.4896

2016 Avg (July) 10.4753

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	10.5021	10.2881	10.3984
February	10.4672	10.2557	10.3600
March	10.5427	10.2653	10.3883
April	10.7900	10.3833	10.5610
May	10.8007	10.3645	10.4635
June	10.8421	10.3827	10.5045
July	10.8457	10.3715	10.4896
August	10.7405	10.4397	10.5364
September	10.7513	10.5675	10.6229
October	10.6383	10.4983	10.5841
November	10.6812	10.5598	10.6123
December	10.7092	10.5679	10.6545