YEARLY HIGH
0.3234 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.2932 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3087 CHF

2017 PGK to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PGK to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.3234. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 7, dropping to 0.2932.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0302 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3173 to the December average rate of 0.3066, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3234 was down 4.18% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3375, 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 1,617 CHF
2016 Average 1,574 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 1,466 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 151.03 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3190
0.2987
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to CHF 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 0.3125, compared to 0.3048 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0077 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3125
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3048

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0150 CHF (High: 0.3173 / Low: 0.3023). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0065 CHF (High: 0.3095 / Low: 0.3031).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0150
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0065

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0061 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0061

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.3173) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3339), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0165 (-4.95%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.3173
2016 Avg (January) 0.3339

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3234 0.3124 0.3173
February 0.3209 0.3115 0.3168
March 0.3211 0.3105 0.3161
April 0.3160 0.3027 0.3112
May 0.3173 0.3023 0.3099
June 0.3069 0.2953 0.3038
July 0.3076 0.2932 0.3023
August 0.3066 0.2960 0.3033
September 0.3047 0.2947 0.3004
October 0.3114 0.3014 0.3070
November 0.3120 0.3045 0.3091
December 0.3095 0.3031 0.3066