2017 PGK to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

48.7973 LKR

YEARLY LOW

46.1876 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

47.7997 LKR

2017 PGK to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PGK to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 26, valuing the pair at 48.7973. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 7, dropping to 46.1876.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6097 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 47.2088 to the December average rate of 47.6156, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 48.7973 was up 1.13% compared to the 2016 peak of 48.2521, 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 243,986 LKR

2016 Average 233,423 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 230,938 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,048.50 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

48.3907

47.1014

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to LKR 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 47.6582, compared to 47.9413 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2831 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 47.6582

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 47.9413

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 2.0532 LKR (High: 48.7973 / Low: 46.7441). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2759 LKR (High: 47.9926 / Low: 47.7167).

July Spread (Volatile) ±2.0532

November Spread (Stable) ±0.2759

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.4887 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4887

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2017: 48.2832) against the same month in 2016 (average: 46.1019), the exchange rate shifted by +2.1813 (+4.73%).

2017 Avg (July) 48.2832

2016 Avg (July) 46.1019

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	47.3420	46.6801	47.2088
February	48.2991	47.1783	47.7618
March	48.0647	47.2964	47.7997
April	47.9953	46.1876	47.3110
May	48.2803	46.4354	47.9085
June	48.5076	46.5008	47.9592
July	48.7973	46.7441	48.2832
August	48.3897	47.3175	48.0571
September	47.9902	47.3034	47.8103
October	48.4145	47.8169	48.0058
November	47.9926	47.7167	47.8757
December	47.8185	47.3535	47.6156