2017 MAD to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3468 PGK

YEARLY LOW

0.3105 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3289 PGK

2017 MAD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MAD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 18, valuing the pair at 0.3468. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 0.3105.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0363 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3157 to the December average rate of 0.3414, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3468 was up 4.49% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3319, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,734 PGK

2016 Average 1,597 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 1,553 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 181.39 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3446

0.3115

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD 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 0.3195, compared to 0.3383 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0187 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3195

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3383

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.0156 PGK (High: 0.3309 / Low: 0.3154). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0051 PGK (High: 0.3412 / Low: 0.3361).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0156

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0051

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0033 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 0.3419) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3261), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0157 (+4.83%).

2017 Avg (September) 0.3419

2016 Avg (September) 0.3261

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3190	0.3113	0.3157
February	0.3190	0.3105	0.3142
March	0.3213	0.3127	0.3160
April	0.3309	0.3154	0.3208
May	0.3307	0.3191	0.3236
June	0.3372	0.3228	0.3270
July	0.3404	0.3270	0.3315
August	0.3447	0.3336	0.3370
September	0.3468	0.3388	0.3419
October	0.3412	0.3361	0.3386
November	0.3428	0.3357	0.3393
December	0.3439	0.3385	0.3414