YEARLY HIGH
4.9124 PGK
YEARLY LOW
3.1292 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.5037 PGK

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 24,562 PGK
2016 Average 24,776 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 15,646 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,915.57 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

4.9885
3.0115
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.8104
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.1970

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.7438
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0322

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.4401 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4401

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2017 Avg (March) 4.8237
2016 Avg (March) 4.8790

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