YEARLY HIGH
1.0446 LTL
YEARLY LOW
0.3040 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4491 LTL

2017 PGK to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PGK to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 1.0446. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 14, dropping to 0.3040.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7406 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8636 to the December average rate of 0.3108, the exchange rate registered a net change of -64.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.0446 was down 0.14% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.0461, 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 5,223 LTL
2016 Average 4,931 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 1,520 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,703.23 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.0894
0.2401
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to LTL 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 0.5853, compared to 0.3128 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2725 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5853
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3128

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.7311 LTL (High: 1.0446 / Low: 0.3135). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 LTL (High: 0.3133 / Low: 0.3102).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.7311
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0031

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 0.6380 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6380

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.8636) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.0316), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1680 (-16.28%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.8636
2016 Avg (January) 1.0316

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0446 0.3135 0.8636
February 1.0376 0.3134 0.6210
March 1.0355 1.0001 1.0186
April 1.0169 0.3040 0.3807
May 0.3166 0.3043 0.3144
June 0.3171 0.3040 0.3138
July 0.3185 0.3042 0.3149
August 0.3171 0.3082 0.3144
September 0.3140 0.3086 0.3123
October 0.3153 0.3109 0.3126
November 0.3133 0.3102 0.3118
December 0.3131 0.3092 0.3108