2017 PGK to LRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

39.2932 LRD

YEARLY LOW

28.2744 LRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

32.7279 LRD

2017 PGK to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PGK to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 13, valuing the pair at 39.2932. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 17, dropping to 28.2744.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.0188 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 29.4813 to the December average rate of 39.0098, the exchange rate registered a net change of 32.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 39.2932 was up 31.07% compared to the 2016 peak of 29.9782, 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 196,466 LRD

2016 Average 142,612 LRD

Yearly Trough Low 141,372 LRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 55,093.91 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

39.9909

28.2179

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to LRD 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 29.5469, compared to 35.9089 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.3620 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 29.5469

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.9089

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 8.0999 LRD (High: 36.4389 / Low: 28.3390). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4933 LRD (High: 39.2932 / Low: 38.7999).

August Spread (Volatile) ±8.0999

December Spread (Stable) ±0.4933

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.3426 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3426

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 39.0098) against the same month in 2016 (average: 28.9714), the exchange rate shifted by +10.0384 (+34.65%).

2017 Avg (December) 39.0098

2016 Avg (December) 28.9714

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	30.0824	28.6302	29.4813
February	30.1754	29.4860	29.7994
March	29.9747	29.3732	29.6378
April	29.8995	28.6007	29.2952
May	29.9225	28.2959	29.5958
June	29.9395	28.2744	29.4718
July	29.9415	28.2847	29.1990
August	36.4389	28.3390	35.3243
September	36.8193	35.9754	36.5113
October	37.3098	36.6080	36.9973
November	39.2636	37.0211	38.4114
December	39.2932	38.7999	39.0098