2017 PGK to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2631.9736 LAK

YEARLY LOW

2467.6054 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

2576.5735 LAK

2017 PGK to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PGK to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 2631.9736. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 10, dropping to 2467.6054.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 164.3682 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2555.6850 to the December average rate of 2586.7153, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2631.9736 was down 3.17% compared to the 2016 peak of 2718.0635, 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 13,159,868 LAK

2016 Average 12,970,610 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 12,338,027 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 821,840.90 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2609.5572

2523.8892

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to LAK 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 2559.1348, compared to 2594.0123 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 34.8776 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2559.1348

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2594.0123

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 129.7594 LAK (High: 2597.3648 / Low: 2467.6054). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 22.3984 LAK (High: 2595.4726 / Low: 2573.0742).

May Spread (Volatile) ±129.7594

December Spread (Stable) ±22.3984

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 31.3730 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -31.3730

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 2602.4182) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2554.8718), the exchange rate shifted by +47.5464 (+1.86%).

2017 Avg (August) 2602.4182

2016 Avg (August) 2554.8718

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2595.8327	2509.1494	2555.6850
February	2607.2896	2513.5642	2571.5928
March	2604.7430	2519.4578	2562.4012
April	2588.0280	2469.4721	2531.0282
May	2597.3648	2467.6054	2558.5537
June	2616.5512	2501.5958	2575.5477
July	2613.8129	2509.5057	2590.9997
August	2631.9736	2553.1044	2602.4182
September	2605.4802	2558.0748	2592.5949
October	2614.9135	2584.5607	2598.0374
November	2602.2627	2579.1955	2593.3086
December	2595.4726	2573.0742	2586.7153