YEARLY HIGH
0.2615 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.2284 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2435 GBP

2017 PGK to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PGK to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 15, valuing the pair at 0.2615. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 18, dropping to 0.2284.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0331 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2550 to the December average rate of 0.2319, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2615 was up 0.67% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2597, 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 1,307 GBP
2016 Average 1,183 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 1,142 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 165.48 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2580
0.2295
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to GBP 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 0.2498, compared to 0.2373 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0125 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2498
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2373

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.0176 GBP (High: 0.2525 / Low: 0.2349). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0038 GBP (High: 0.2335 / Low: 0.2297).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0176
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0038

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0096 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0096

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.2550) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2303), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0247 (+10.74%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.2550
2016 Avg (January) 0.2303

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2615 0.2486 0.2550
February 0.2561 0.2478 0.2535
March 0.2611 0.2499 0.2556
April 0.2525 0.2349 0.2460
May 0.2466 0.2353 0.2433
June 0.2490 0.2379 0.2452
July 0.2457 0.2361 0.2420
August 0.2463 0.2362 0.2427
September 0.2420 0.2284 0.2346
October 0.2401 0.2322 0.2368
November 0.2392 0.2312 0.2358
December 0.2335 0.2297 0.2319