YEARLY HIGH
4259.8161 IDR
YEARLY LOW
4037.9239 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4194.5598 IDR

2017 PGK to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PGK to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 4259.8161. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 14, dropping to 4037.9239.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 221.8922 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4208.2461 to the December average rate of 4212.3426, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 4259.8161 was down 8.18% compared to the 2016 peak of 4639.2892, 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 21,299,081 IDR
2016 Average 21,255,127 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 20,189,619 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,109,461.22 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

4235.0639
4128.1763
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to IDR 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 4188.8442, compared to 4200.2754 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 11.4312 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4188.8442
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4200.2754

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 183.3584 IDR (High: 4221.2822 / Low: 4037.9239). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 56.0285 IDR (High: 4255.6814 / Low: 4199.6528).

June Spread (Volatile) ±183.3584
October Spread (Stable) ±56.0285

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 71.7995 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -71.7995

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 4208.8831) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4297.4141), the exchange rate shifted by -88.5310 (-2.06%).

2017 Avg (March) 4208.8831
2016 Avg (March) 4297.4141

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4259.5434 4162.8016 4208.2461
February 4254.5954 4175.6456 4217.3876
March 4259.8161 4141.0144 4208.8831
April 4207.2365 4048.6277 4137.0836
May 4220.5821 4062.5016 4187.4199
June 4221.2822 4037.9239 4174.0449
July 4245.3502 4074.0276 4199.6831
August 4239.2569 4103.3258 4194.8599
September 4211.5881 4085.5972 4155.0786
October 4255.6814 4199.6528 4226.1566
November 4240.1023 4179.7917 4213.5314
December 4248.7713 4184.4097 4212.3426