2017 LSL to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2615 PGK

YEARLY LOW

0.2210 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2399 PGK

2017 LSL to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LSL to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.2615. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 0.2210.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0405 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2346 to the December average rate of 0.2451, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2615 was up 9.79% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2382, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,308 PGK

2016 Average 1,069 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 1,105 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 202.64 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2495

0.2254

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 0.2410, compared to 0.2387 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2410

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2387

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0281 PGK (High: 0.2615 / Low: 0.2334). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0091 PGK (High: 0.2399 / Low: 0.2307).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0281

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0091

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0099 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0099

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.2451) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2289), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0162 (+7.08%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.2451

2016 Avg (December) 0.2289

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2399	0.2307	0.2346
February	0.2455	0.2339	0.2393
March	0.2545	0.2378	0.2457
April	0.2466	0.2328	0.2389
May	0.2503	0.2329	0.2402
June	0.2595	0.2426	0.2474
July	0.2471	0.2360	0.2421
August	0.2470	0.2357	0.2403
September	0.2490	0.2360	0.2435
October	0.2397	0.2256	0.2336
November	0.2350	0.2210	0.2274
December	0.2615	0.2334	0.2451