YEARLY HIGH
0.3196 LVL
YEARLY LOW
0.2036 LVL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2930 LVL

2017 PGK to LVL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PGK to LVL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 8, valuing the pair at 0.3196. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 20, dropping to 0.2036.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1160 LVL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2325 to the December average rate of 0.3108, the exchange rate registered a net change of 33.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3196 was up 49.72% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2134, 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 1,598 LVL
2016 Average 1,010 LVL
Yearly Trough Low 1,018 LVL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 579.99 LVL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3256
0.1966
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to LVL 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 0.2731, compared to 0.3128 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0397 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2731
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3128

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.1144 LVL (High: 0.3196 / Low: 0.2052). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 LVL (High: 0.3133 / Low: 0.3102).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1144
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0031

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0633 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0633

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 0.2707) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2069), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0638 (+30.85%).

2017 Avg (February) 0.2707
2016 Avg (February) 0.2069

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3167 0.2055 0.2325
February 0.3196 0.2052 0.2707
March 0.2108 0.2036 0.2073
April 0.3164 0.2045 0.3002
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