YEARLY HIGH
21.8108 HTG
YEARLY LOW
18.7933 HTG
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.3811 HTG

2017 PGK to HTG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PGK to HTG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 12, valuing the pair at 21.8108. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 6, dropping to 18.7933.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0175 HTG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.0329 to the December average rate of 19.8534, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 21.8108 was up 3.00% compared to the 2016 peak of 21.1756, 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 109,054 HTG
2016 Average 100,596 HTG
Yearly Trough Low 93,966 HTG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,087.41 HTG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

21.8138
19.3663
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to HTG 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 20.9876, compared to 19.7747 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2129 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.9876
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.7747

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 2.8889 HTG (High: 21.7021 / Low: 18.8132). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2357 HTG (High: 19.8837 / Low: 19.6480).

June Spread (Volatile) ±2.8889
November Spread (Stable) ±0.2357

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 1.8565 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8565

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 21.6098) against the same month in 2016 (average: 19.7367), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8731 (+9.49%).

2017 Avg (May) 21.6098
2016 Avg (May) 19.7367

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 21.3292 20.5554 21.0329
February 21.3812 20.8974 21.1623
March 21.7522 20.1992 21.0835
April 21.6299 20.7971 21.2837
May 21.8108 20.9596 21.6098
June 21.7021 18.8132 19.7533
July 19.7883 18.9250 19.5703
August 20.8187 18.7933 19.9823
September 19.8521 19.4546 19.7323
October 19.9797 19.6249 19.7681
November 19.8837 19.6480 19.7416
December 19.9957 19.6009 19.8534