YEARLY HIGH
381.0394 KRW
YEARLY LOW
332.0426 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
354.4561 KRW

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PGK based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,905,197 KRW
2016 Average 1,854,719 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 1,660,213 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 244,984.09 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

375.6321
333.1692
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 358.6643
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 350.2479

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

June Spread (Volatile) ±22.1311
December Spread (Stable) ±8.5233

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.9260

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2017 Avg (January) 372.0935
2016 Avg (January) 398.3245

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