2017 PGK to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

552.9646 BIF

YEARLY LOW

515.8987 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

540.0667 BIF

2017 PGK to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PGK to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 17, valuing the pair at 552.9646. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 10, dropping to 515.8987.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 37.0659 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 528.8946 to the December average rate of 546.6862, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 552.9646 was up 2.72% compared to the 2016 peak of 538.3187, 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 2,764,823 BIF

2016 Average 2,581,570 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 2,579,494 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 185,329.30 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

550.2891

525.6863

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to BIF 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 533.9327, compared to 546.2006 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 12.2680 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 533.9327

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 546.2006

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 28.2463 BIF (High: 544.1450 / Low: 515.8987). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.3572 BIF (High: 551.7166 / Low: 544.3594).

May Spread (Volatile) ±28.2463

November Spread (Stable) ±7.3572

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 7.2564 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -7.2564

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 548.2389) against the same month in 2016 (average: 525.9493), the exchange rate shifted by +22.2896 (+4.24%).

2017 Avg (October) 548.2389

2016 Avg (October) 525.9493

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	536.2180	520.5943	528.8946
February	542.9277	530.8152	535.5144
March	545.0884	530.7113	534.9930
April	536.4343	516.0913	527.7366
May	544.1450	515.8987	535.4118
June	546.9487	524.4755	541.0458
July	548.3250	525.0190	543.1327
August	551.6967	539.2967	546.5279
September	547.8810	537.9091	545.2321
October	552.9646	545.3170	548.2389
November	551.7166	544.3594	547.3862
December	551.7888	542.8098	546.6862