YEARLY HIGH
287.5810 KPW
YEARLY LOW
273.5372 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
282.1860 KPW

2017 PGK to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PGK to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 8, valuing the pair at 287.5810. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 14, dropping to 273.5372.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.0438 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 283.3411 to the December average rate of 279.7650, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 287.5810 was down 4.09% compared to the 2016 peak of 299.8451, 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 1,437,905 KPW
2016 Average 1,437,579 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 1,367,686 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 70,219.10 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

285.1590
279.2746
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to KPW 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 282.8466, compared to 281.5254 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3212 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 282.8466
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 281.5254

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 12.8654 KPW (High: 286.6571 / Low: 273.7916). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.8163 KPW (High: 281.9676 / Low: 279.1513).

July Spread (Volatile) ±12.8654
November Spread (Stable) ±2.8163

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 4.0260 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.0260

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 284.6687) against the same month in 2016 (average: 296.0621), the exchange rate shifted by -11.3934 (-3.85%).

2017 Avg (February) 284.6687
2016 Avg (February) 296.0621

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 286.3579 280.3671 283.3411
February 287.5810 281.8942 284.6687
March 286.9173 279.7826 283.8859
April 284.7363 273.6252 279.8599
May 284.9475 273.8749 282.9331
June 285.4509 273.5372 282.3910
July 286.6571 273.7916 283.3733
August 285.3603 277.3169 282.9543
September 282.6100 277.7849 281.0831
October 283.7311 279.8170 281.3657
November 281.9676 279.1513 280.6110
December 281.8150 278.2769 279.7650