2017 LRD to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0354 PGK

YEARLY LOW

0.0254 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0310 PGK

2017 LRD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LRD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 16, valuing the pair at 0.0354. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 13, dropping to 0.0254.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0099 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0339 to the December average rate of 0.0256, the exchange rate registered a net change of -24.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0354 was down 4.07% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0369, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 177 PGK

2016 Average 175 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 127 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 49.59 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0351

0.0248

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.0338, compared to 0.0281 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0057 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0338

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0281

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0078 PGK (High: 0.0353 / Low: 0.0274). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 PGK (High: 0.0258 / Low: 0.0254).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0078

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0058 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0058

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2017: 0.0339) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0349), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0010 (-2.75%).

2017 Avg (June) 0.0339

2016 Avg (June) 0.0349

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0349	0.0332	0.0339
February	0.0339	0.0331	0.0336
March	0.0340	0.0334	0.0337
April	0.0350	0.0334	0.0341
May	0.0353	0.0334	0.0338
June	0.0354	0.0334	0.0339
July	0.0354	0.0334	0.0343
August	0.0353	0.0274	0.0285
September	0.0278	0.0272	0.0274
October	0.0273	0.0268	0.0270
November	0.0270	0.0255	0.0260
December	0.0258	0.0254	0.0256