2017 PGK to LBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

483.3444 LBP

YEARLY LOW

458.4867 LBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

473.0526 LBP

2017 PGK to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PGK to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 483.3444. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 19, dropping to 458.4867.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 24.8576 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 474.6724 to the December average rate of 471.2252, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 483.3444 was down 4.13% compared to the 2016 peak of 504.1572, 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 2,416,722 LBP

2016 Average 2,411,006 LBP

Yearly Trough Low 2,292,434 LBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 124,288.07 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

477.9673

468.4441

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to LBP 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 473.7866, compared to 472.3186 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.4680 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 473.7866

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 472.3186

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 20.5376 LBP (High: 479.3969 / Low: 458.8593). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.0788 LBP (High: 476.0059 / Low: 469.9271).

July Spread (Volatile) ±20.5376

October Spread (Stable) ±6.0788

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 5.3643 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -5.3643

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 477.1737) against the same month in 2016 (average: 496.4555), the exchange rate shifted by -19.2818 (-3.88%).

2017 Avg (February) 477.1737

2016 Avg (February) 496.4555

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	478.4836	468.9177	474.6724
February	483.3444	471.9586	477.1737
March	476.6545	468.4297	474.6020
April	475.7431	458.4867	469.2377
May	479.0043	458.5007	474.2704
June	477.4622	459.4365	472.7635
July	479.3969	458.8593	473.6968
August	476.8568	467.5077	473.4854
September	472.2766	464.9617	471.2967
October	476.0059	469.9271	472.4182
November	476.5467	469.2077	471.7895
December	475.0992	467.4238	471.2252