2017 PGK to BRL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0583 BRL

YEARLY LOW

0.9551 BRL

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0008 BRL

2017 PGK to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PGK to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 18, valuing the pair at 1.0583. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 20, dropping to 0.9551.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1032 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0064 to the December average rate of 1.0250, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.0583 was down 22.76% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.3702, 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 5,292 BRL

2016 Average 5,577 BRL

Yearly Trough Low 4,775 BRL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 516.11 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.0398

0.9711

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to BRL 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 0.9987, compared to 1.0029 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0041 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9987

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0029

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0946 BRL (High: 1.0583 / Low: 0.9637). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0321 BRL (High: 0.9962 / Low: 0.9641).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0946

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0321

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0259 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0259

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 1.0077) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.1207), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1129 (-10.08%).

2017 Avg (May) 1.0077

2016 Avg (May) 1.1207

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0333	0.9871	1.0064
February	0.9962	0.9641	0.9822
March	1.0090	0.9551	0.9852
April	1.0006	0.9553	0.9769
May	1.0583	0.9637	1.0077
June	1.0558	0.9952	1.0341
July	1.0440	0.9891	1.0081
August	1.0091	0.9648	0.9915
September	0.9973	0.9635	0.9780
October	1.0252	0.9799	0.9972
November	1.0380	0.9969	1.0175
December	1.0389	1.0039	1.0250