2017 PGK to KMF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 PGK to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the PGK to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 148.6059. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 121.7730.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 26.8329 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 145.6867 to the December average rate of 129.2988, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 148.6059 was down 2.28% compared to the 2016 peak of 152.0665, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PGK based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
PGK to KMF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 142.9808, compared to 130.8340 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 12.1468 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 10.7729 KMF (High: 132.5459 / Low: 121.7730). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.5593 KMF (High: 132.1684 / Low: 129.6091).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 4.1655 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 146.2801) against the same month in 2016 (average: 145.8581), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4220 (+0.29%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 148.2896 | 143.6503 | 145.6867 |
| February | 148.6059 | 143.4204 | 146.2801 |
| March | 148.0253 | 142.3315 | 145.2684 |
| April | 145.6805 | 137.4106 | 143.0367 |
| May | 142.7251 | 136.6235 | 139.9978 |
| June | 139.2516 | 133.3186 | 137.6154 |
| July | 137.1074 | 131.3004 | 134.5068 |
| August | 132.5459 | 121.7730 | 130.3413 |
| September | 130.8772 | 127.2767 | 129.1175 |
| October | 132.1684 | 129.6091 | 130.8914 |
| November | 132.6922 | 128.1090 | 130.8483 |
| December | 131.0910 | 127.8157 | 129.2988 |