YEARLY HIGH
1.0060 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.9950 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0001 USD

2017 PAB to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PAB to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 22, valuing the pair at 1.0060. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 0.9950.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0110 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0002 to the December average rate of 1.0000, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.0060 was up 0.39% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.0021, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,030 USD
2016 Average 5,000 USD
Yearly Trough Low 4,975 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 55.11 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.0006
0.9999
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PAB to USD 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 1.0001, compared to 1.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0001
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0110 USD (High: 1.0060 / Low: 0.9950). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 USD (High: 1.0000 / Low: 1.0000).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0110
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.0002) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.0000), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+0.02%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.0002
2016 Avg (January) 1.0000

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0060 0.9950 1.0002
February 1.0053 0.9965 1.0005
March 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000
April 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000
May 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000
June 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000
July 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000
August 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000
September 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000
October 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000
November 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000
December 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000