YEARLY HIGH
380.8305 IQD
YEARLY LOW
354.7193 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
367.7834 IQD

2017 PGK to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PGK to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 16, valuing the pair at 380.8305. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 10, dropping to 354.7193.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 26.1112 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 371.7128 to the December average rate of 370.0065, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 380.8305 was up 1.02% compared to the 2016 peak of 377.0017, 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 1,904,153 IQD
2016 Average 1,819,310 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 1,773,596 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 130,556.23 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

374.6481
362.8422
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to IQD 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 369.0537, compared to 366.5131 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.5406 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 369.0537
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 366.5131

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 18.1236 IQD (High: 372.8429 / Low: 354.7193). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.2057 IQD (High: 371.4036 / Low: 368.1979).

May Spread (Volatile) ±18.1236
December Spread (Stable) ±3.2057

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 6.2636 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.2636

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 373.6643) against the same month in 2016 (average: 358.0834), the exchange rate shifted by +15.5809 (+4.35%).

2017 Avg (February) 373.6643
2016 Avg (February) 358.0834

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 373.1062 367.2554 371.7128
February 380.8305 370.0336 373.6643
March 372.4409 365.9381 370.5152
April 373.2437 356.0927 364.2516
May 372.8429 354.7193 367.5977
June 372.2556 359.1295 366.5807
July 373.4450 359.5437 367.4357
August 372.4886 361.6281 366.9287
September 369.8365 360.8658 365.8095
October 368.0402 362.9145 365.0722
November 370.2881 362.7244 363.8260
December 371.4036 368.1979 370.0065