2017 MDL to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1889 PGK

YEARLY LOW

0.1561 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1734 PGK

2017 MDL to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MDL to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 0.1889. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.1561.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0328 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1583 to the December average rate of 0.1873, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1889 was up 16.78% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1617, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 944 PGK

2016 Average 787 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 781 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 163.75 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1902

0.1554

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 0.1652, compared to 0.1815 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0163 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1652

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1815

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0113 PGK (High: 0.1767 / Low: 0.1654). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 PGK (High: 0.1889 / Low: 0.1855).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0113

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.1873) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1577), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0295 (+18.72%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.1873

2016 Avg (December) 0.1577

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1599	0.1561	0.1583
February	0.1603	0.1565	0.1586
March	0.1646	0.1583	0.1611
April	0.1707	0.1630	0.1665
May	0.1767	0.1654	0.1716
June	0.1811	0.1730	0.1751
July	0.1811	0.1734	0.1754
August	0.1813	0.1761	0.1780
September	0.1840	0.1789	0.1812
October	0.1862	0.1816	0.1837
November	0.1873	0.1812	0.1835
December	0.1889	0.1855	0.1873