2017 LKR to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0217 PGK

YEARLY LOW

0.0205 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0209 PGK

2017 LKR to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LKR to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 7, valuing the pair at 0.0217. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 26, dropping to 0.0205.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0012 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0212 to the December average rate of 0.0210, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0217 was down 1.35% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0219, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 108 PGK

2016 Average 107 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 102 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.79 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0212

0.0207

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR 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 0.0210, compared to 0.0209 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) 0.0210

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0209

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0009 PGK (High: 0.0214 / Low: 0.0205). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 PGK (High: 0.0210 / Low: 0.0208).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 0.0211) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0214), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0003 (-1.37%).

2017 Avg (April) 0.0211

2016 Avg (April) 0.0214

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0214	0.0211	0.0212
February	0.0212	0.0207	0.0209
March	0.0211	0.0208	0.0209
April	0.0217	0.0208	0.0211
May	0.0215	0.0207	0.0209
June	0.0215	0.0206	0.0209
July	0.0214	0.0205	0.0207
August	0.0211	0.0207	0.0208
September	0.0211	0.0208	0.0209
October	0.0209	0.0207	0.0208
November	0.0210	0.0208	0.0209
December	0.0211	0.0209	0.0210