2017 PGK to AMD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 PGK to AMD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the PGK to AMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 8, valuing the pair at 155.3684. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 7, dropping to 145.8677.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.5007 AMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 152.7962 to the December average rate of 150.2804, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 155.3684 was down 5.03% compared to the 2016 peak of 163.5922, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PGK based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
PGK to AMD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 152.2014, compared to 150.3490 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.8524 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 6.2355 AMD (High: 152.1032 / Low: 145.8677). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8805 AMD (High: 151.5235 / Low: 149.6429).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween September and November, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.9492 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 153.8721) against the same month in 2016 (average: 162.4465), the exchange rate shifted by -8.5744 (-5.28%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 153.9830 | 151.2788 | 152.7962 |
| February | 155.3684 | 152.5441 | 153.8721 |
| March | 154.1943 | 150.4676 | 152.7886 |
| April | 152.7654 | 147.4859 | 150.8394 |
| May | 153.4279 | 147.4480 | 151.9421 |
| June | 152.8523 | 146.6304 | 150.9697 |
| July | 152.1032 | 145.8677 | 150.6350 |
| August | 151.8196 | 147.8090 | 150.3091 |
| September | 150.0530 | 147.5432 | 149.4667 |
| October | 151.5235 | 149.6429 | 150.2555 |
| November | 152.2380 | 149.6305 | 151.1472 |
| December | 151.6979 | 149.2433 | 150.2804 |