YEARLY HIGH
213.2843 CLP
YEARLY LOW
191.1019 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
203.3996 CLP

2017 PGK to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PGK to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 213.2843. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 191.1019.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.1824 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 207.7877 to the December average rate of 197.4344, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 213.2843 was down 12.17% compared to the 2016 peak of 242.8409, 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 1,066,421 CLP
2016 Average 1,081,089 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 955,509 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 110,912.11 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

212.7159
193.9220
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to CLP 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 207.2728, compared to 199.5264 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.7464 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 207.2728
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 199.5264

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 13.2782 CLP (High: 204.3801 / Low: 191.1019). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.6236 CLP (High: 207.0151 / Low: 201.3915).

December Spread (Volatile) ±13.2782
February Spread (Stable) ±5.6236

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 6.8445 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.8445

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 211.1498) against the same month in 2016 (average: 215.9783), the exchange rate shifted by -4.8285 (-2.24%).

2017 Avg (May) 211.1498
2016 Avg (May) 215.9783

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 213.0671 203.7481 207.7877
February 207.0151 201.3915 203.3942
March 212.4570 205.1761 208.6753
April 209.5585 197.2307 203.9770
May 213.2843 204.9014 211.1498
June 212.3701 201.0091 208.6526
July 210.3608 202.9202 207.2142
August 205.4749 195.3829 202.3327
September 199.4062 192.6095 195.4881
October 199.9582 193.7541 197.1239
November 202.4583 194.9942 197.5653
December 204.3801 191.1019 197.4344