2017 PGK to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

21.7812 AFN

YEARLY LOW

20.5062 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

21.2987 AFN

2017 PGK to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PGK to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 26, valuing the pair at 21.7812. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 7, dropping to 20.5062.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2750 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.0105 to the December average rate of 21.5201, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 21.7812 was down 4.94% compared to the 2016 peak of 22.9125, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 108,906 AFN

2016 Average 108,285 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 102,531 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,375.09 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

21.5753

20.9125

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to AFN 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 21.1476, compared to 21.4498 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3022 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.1476

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.4498

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.9964 AFN (High: 21.7812 / Low: 20.7848). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2216 AFN (High: 21.5316 / Low: 21.3100).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.9964

November Spread (Stable) ±0.2216

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1051 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1051

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2017: 21.4884) against the same month in 2016 (average: 21.7103), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2219 (-1.02%).

2017 Avg (July) 21.4884

2016 Avg (July) 21.7103

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	21.1229	20.8040	21.0105
February	21.3650	20.9223	21.1312
March	21.2750	20.7974	21.0363
April	21.3201	20.5062	20.9677
May	21.5378	20.6922	21.3739
June	21.5745	20.6902	21.3659
July	21.7812	20.7848	21.4884
August	21.7488	21.0841	21.5192
September	21.5205	21.1890	21.4140
October	21.4846	21.2599	21.3525
November	21.5316	21.3100	21.4044
December	21.6702	21.2723	21.5201