2017 LVL to PGK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 LVL to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the LVL to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 20, valuing the pair at 4.9124. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 8, dropping to 3.1292.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7831 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.4325 to the December average rate of 3.2170, the exchange rate registered a net change of -27.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 4.9124 was down 4.85% compared to the 2016 peak of 5.1629, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LVL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
LVL to PGK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 3.8104, compared to 3.1970 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6134 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 1.7438 PGK (High: 4.8730 / Low: 3.1292). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0322 PGK (High: 3.2241 / Low: 3.1919).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.4401 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 4.8237) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4.8790), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0553 (-1.13%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.8656 | 3.1577 | 4.4325 |
| February | 4.8730 | 3.1292 | 3.8541 |
| March | 4.9124 | 4.7447 | 4.8237 |
| April | 4.8909 | 3.1605 | 3.3836 |
| May | 3.2865 | 3.1582 | 3.1812 |
| June | 3.2899 | 3.1532 | 3.1875 |
| July | 3.2875 | 3.1393 | 3.1762 |
| August | 3.2451 | 3.1539 | 3.1809 |
| September | 3.2399 | 3.1846 | 3.2019 |
| October | 3.2164 | 3.1720 | 3.1987 |
| November | 3.2241 | 3.1919 | 3.2073 |
| December | 3.2342 | 3.1936 | 3.2170 |