YEARLY HIGH
34.5732 NPR
YEARLY LOW
31.2640 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
32.6619 NPR

2017 PGK to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PGK to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 34.5732. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 14, dropping to 31.2640.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.3093 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.2871 to the December average rate of 31.9490, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 34.5732 was down 4.52% compared to the 2016 peak of 36.2091, 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 172,866 NPR
2016 Average 171,651 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 156,320 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,546.25 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

34.5209
31.7152
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to NPR 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 33.0451, compared to 32.2788 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7663 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 33.0451
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 32.2788

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 1.4429 NPR (High: 32.7069 / Low: 31.2640). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5573 NPR (High: 32.7990 / Low: 32.2417).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.4429
October Spread (Stable) ±0.5573

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.1133 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1133

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 34.2871) against the same month in 2016 (average: 35.7005), the exchange rate shifted by -1.4134 (-3.96%).

2017 Avg (January) 34.2871
2016 Avg (January) 35.7005

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 34.5732 33.9119 34.2871
February 34.3328 33.5343 33.9091
March 33.9068 32.5556 33.2398
April 32.7808 31.4294 32.1265
May 32.7006 31.4256 32.3907
June 32.7069 31.2640 32.3172
July 32.7176 31.4338 32.4309
August 32.4758 31.6284 32.1657
September 32.8156 31.6731 32.2316
October 32.7990 32.2417 32.5530
November 32.6516 32.0264 32.3427
December 32.2756 31.7007 31.9490