YEARLY HIGH
0.2615 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.2218 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2399 PGK

2017 NAD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the NAD 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 0.2218.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0397 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2346 to the December average rate of 0.2453, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2615 was up 9.91% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2379, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,308 PGK
2016 Average 1,069 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 1,109 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 198.55 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2494
0.2257
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 0.2388 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0022 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2410
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2388

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0277 PGK (High: 0.2615 / Low: 0.2338). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0096 PGK (High: 0.2404 / Low: 0.2307).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0277
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0096

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 0.0097 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0097

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.2453) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2289), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0164 (+7.18%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.2453
2016 Avg (December) 0.2289

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2404 0.2307 0.2346
February 0.2455 0.2339 0.2395
March 0.2551 0.2378 0.2457
April 0.2475 0.2328 0.2389
May 0.2502 0.2328 0.2401
June 0.2595 0.2426 0.2474
July 0.2471 0.2360 0.2422
August 0.2470 0.2357 0.2405
September 0.2490 0.2360 0.2434
October 0.2401 0.2256 0.2337
November 0.2351 0.2218 0.2277
December 0.2615 0.2338 0.2453