YEARLY HIGH
36.1162 DZD
YEARLY LOW
32.8864 DZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
34.7688 DZD

2017 PGK to DZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PGK to DZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 13, valuing the pair at 36.1162. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 7, dropping to 32.8864.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.2298 DZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.6227 to the December average rate of 35.7849, 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 36.1162 was down 0.29% compared to the 2016 peak of 36.2204, 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 180,581 DZD
2016 Average 174,701 DZD
Yearly Trough Low 164,432 DZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,149.21 DZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

36.0163
33.8155
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to DZD 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 34.4037, compared to 35.1339 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7302 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 34.4037
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.1339

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 1.7585 DZD (High: 34.6449 / Low: 32.8864). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5495 DZD (High: 36.1162 / Low: 35.5667).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.7585
December Spread (Stable) ±0.5495

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.4357 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4357

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 35.7849) against the same month in 2016 (average: 34.9105), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8743 (+2.50%).

2017 Avg (December) 35.7849
2016 Avg (December) 34.9105

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 35.0633 34.2597 34.6227
February 35.1109 34.2933 34.7559
March 35.0434 34.0761 34.6236
April 34.6993 33.2497 34.1879
May 34.6425 33.3648 34.2331
June 34.3146 32.8934 33.9989
July 34.6449 32.8864 34.2020
August 34.9532 33.3891 34.4508
September 35.4277 34.3990 34.8630
October 36.0331 35.3717 35.6697
November 36.0799 35.5236 35.8329
December 36.1162 35.5667 35.7849