2017 PGK to MYR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4272 MYR

YEARLY LOW

1.2571 MYR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3484 MYR

2017 PGK to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PGK to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 1.4272. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 4, dropping to 1.2571.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1701 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4038 to the December average rate of 1.2675, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.4272 was down 3.01% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.4714, 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 7,136 MYR

2016 Average 6,619 MYR

Yearly Trough Low 6,285 MYR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 850.40 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.4188

1.2537

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PGK to MYR 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 1.3796, compared to 1.3171 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0625 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3796

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3171

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.0757 MYR (High: 1.3968 / Low: 1.3212). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0177 MYR (High: 1.3313 / Low: 1.3136).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0757

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0177

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0324 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0324

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.4038) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.4368), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0331 (-2.30%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.4038

2016 Avg (January) 1.4368

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4272	1.3872	1.4038
February	1.4218	1.3897	1.4050
March	1.4177	1.3762	1.4000
April	1.3968	1.3212	1.3694
May	1.3763	1.3213	1.3572
June	1.3600	1.2943	1.3422
July	1.3670	1.3077	1.3507
August	1.3612	1.3185	1.3468
September	1.3355	1.2931	1.3161
October	1.3313	1.3136	1.3220
November	1.3225	1.2726	1.2999
December	1.2785	1.2571	1.2675