2017 PGK to AUD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4371 AUD

YEARLY LOW

0.3868 AUD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4091 AUD

2017 PGK to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PGK to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.4371. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 20, dropping to 0.3868.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0504 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4223 to the December average rate of 0.4063, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4371 was down 9.70% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4841, 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 2,186 AUD

2016 Average 2,150 AUD

Yearly Trough Low 1,934 AUD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 251.82 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4261

0.3888

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to AUD 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 0.4166, compared to 0.4015 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0150 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4166

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4015

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.0274 AUD (High: 0.4263 / Low: 0.3989). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0096 AUD (High: 0.4136 / Low: 0.4040).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0274

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0096

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0119 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0119

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.4223) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4726), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0503 (-10.64%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.4223

2016 Avg (January) 0.4726

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4371	0.4135	0.4223
February	0.4187	0.4080	0.4125
March	0.4210	0.4022	0.4138
April	0.4217	0.4053	0.4124
May	0.4289	0.4136	0.4230
June	0.4263	0.3989	0.4154
July	0.4158	0.3941	0.4036
August	0.4021	0.3886	0.3972
September	0.3980	0.3868	0.3919
October	0.4067	0.3965	0.4013
November	0.4136	0.4040	0.4090
December	0.4153	0.3986	0.4063