2017 PGK to BAM Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5924 BAM

YEARLY LOW

0.5050 BAM

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5441 BAM

2017 PGK to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PGK to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.5924. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 18, dropping to 0.5050.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0874 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5794 to the December average rate of 0.5134, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.5924 was down 1.86% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.6037, 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 2,962 BAM

2016 Average 2,824 BAM

Yearly Trough Low 2,525 BAM

Transaction Impact: A difference of 437.23 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.5878

0.5058

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to BAM 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 0.5681, compared to 0.5201 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0479 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5681

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5201

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.0322 BAM (High: 0.5783 / Low: 0.5462). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0093 BAM (High: 0.5245 / Low: 0.5152).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0322

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0093

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0138 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0138

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.5794) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5969), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0175 (-2.94%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.5794

2016 Avg (January) 0.5969

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5924	0.5695	0.5794
February	0.5894	0.5699	0.5809
March	0.5866	0.5662	0.5771
April	0.5783	0.5462	0.5680
May	0.5697	0.5424	0.5561
June	0.5529	0.5307	0.5468
July	0.5442	0.5220	0.5344
August	0.5268	0.5074	0.5206
September	0.5200	0.5050	0.5126
October	0.5245	0.5152	0.5202
November	0.5275	0.5101	0.5196
December	0.5214	0.5071	0.5134