2017 PGK to KRW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 PGK to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the PGK to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 381.0394. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 332.0426.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 48.9968 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 372.0935 to the December average rate of 336.7078, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 381.0394 was down 6.56% compared to the 2016 peak of 407.7897, 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 KRW 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 358.6643, compared to 350.2479 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.4164 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 22.1311 KRW (High: 362.5275 / Low: 340.3964). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.5233 KRW (High: 340.5659 / Low: 332.0426).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 10.9260 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 372.0935) against the same month in 2016 (average: 398.3245), the exchange rate shifted by -26.2310 (-6.59%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 381.0394 | 363.3030 | 372.0935 |
| February | 366.1017 | 354.0237 | 361.1675 |
| March | 366.6388 | 346.5072 | 357.6816 |
| April | 358.3108 | 345.9492 | 352.4734 |
| May | 358.2494 | 344.1807 | 353.8462 |
| June | 362.5275 | 340.3964 | 354.7236 |
| July | 364.7552 | 349.8797 | 356.9041 |
| August | 361.1395 | 347.6814 | 355.7490 |
| September | 358.2863 | 348.7435 | 353.9182 |
| October | 359.3097 | 348.4989 | 354.3504 |
| November | 350.5854 | 336.4630 | 343.8580 |
| December | 340.5659 | 332.0426 | 336.7078 |