YEARLY HIGH
0.0320 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.0289 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0306 PGK

2017 NPR to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the NPR to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 14, valuing the pair at 0.0320. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.0289.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0031 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0292 to the December average rate of 0.0313, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0320 was up 6.51% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0300, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 160 PGK
2016 Average 146 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 145 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15.31 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0315
0.0290
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 0.0303, compared to 0.0310 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0303
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0310

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.0014 PGK (High: 0.0320 / Low: 0.0306). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 PGK (High: 0.0310 / Low: 0.0305).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0014
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2017: 0.0309) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0293), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0016 (+5.48%).

2017 Avg (June) 0.0309
2016 Avg (June) 0.0293

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0295 0.0289 0.0292
February 0.0298 0.0291 0.0295
March 0.0307 0.0295 0.0301
April 0.0318 0.0305 0.0311
May 0.0318 0.0306 0.0309
June 0.0320 0.0306 0.0309
July 0.0318 0.0306 0.0308
August 0.0316 0.0308 0.0311
September 0.0316 0.0305 0.0310
October 0.0310 0.0305 0.0307
November 0.0312 0.0306 0.0309
December 0.0315 0.0310 0.0313