YEARLY HIGH
2.3809 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
2.2309 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3050 GTQ

2017 PGK to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PGK to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 2.3809. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 7, dropping to 2.2309.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1500 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3666 to the December average rate of 2.2854, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.3809 was down 6.61% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.5494, 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 11,904 GTQ
2016 Average 12,147 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 11,154 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 749.96 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.3751
2.2733
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to GTQ 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 2.3205, compared to 2.2896 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0310 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3205
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2896

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.0986 GTQ (High: 2.3311 / Low: 2.2325). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0218 GTQ (High: 2.2993 / Low: 2.2776).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0986
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0218

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 0.0361 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0361

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 2.3666) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.5371), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1705 (-6.72%).

2017 Avg (January) 2.3666
2016 Avg (January) 2.5371

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3809 2.3484 2.3666
February 2.3765 2.3128 2.3449
March 2.3386 2.2860 2.3199
April 2.3135 2.2314 2.2838
May 2.3225 2.2329 2.3051
June 2.3311 2.2325 2.3028
July 2.3180 2.2309 2.2989
August 2.3063 2.2412 2.2851
September 2.2901 2.2519 2.2818
October 2.3135 2.2886 2.2981
November 2.2993 2.2776 2.2880
December 2.3015 2.2727 2.2854