2017 PGK to BTN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

21.6608 BTN

YEARLY LOW

18.4592 BTN

YEARLY AVERAGE

20.4064 BTN

2017 PGK to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PGK to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 21.6608. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 18.4592.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.2016 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.4353 to the December average rate of 19.9709, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 21.6608 was down 4.38% compared to the 2016 peak of 22.6536, 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 108,304 BTN

2016 Average 107,308 BTN

Yearly Trough Low 92,296 BTN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,007.94 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

21.5848

19.7907

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to BTN 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 20.6648, compared to 20.1480 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5168 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.6648

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.1480

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 1.8447 BTN (High: 20.3039 / Low: 18.4592). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3231 BTN (High: 20.5198 / Low: 20.1968).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.8447

October Spread (Stable) ±0.3231

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 0.7289 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7289

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 21.4353) against the same month in 2016 (average: 22.3079), the exchange rate shifted by -0.8726 (-3.91%).

2017 Avg (January) 21.4353

2016 Avg (January) 22.3079

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	21.6608	21.2248	21.4353
February	21.5097	20.9215	21.2101
March	21.1884	20.2896	20.8004
April	20.4717	19.5220	20.0716
May	20.4833	19.6602	20.2518
June	20.4489	19.5642	20.2198
July	20.4960	19.6850	20.2982
August	20.3039	18.4592	19.9402
September	20.5110	19.7896	20.1114
October	20.5198	20.1968	20.3503
November	20.4099	20.0193	20.2170
December	20.1728	19.8312	19.9709