YEARLY HIGH
1.0757 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.9868 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0223 PEN

2017 PGK to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PGK to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 1.0757. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 28, dropping to 0.9868.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0889 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0510 to the December average rate of 1.0086, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.0757 was down 7.60% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.1641, 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 5,378 PEN
2016 Average 5,391 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 4,934 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 444.54 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.0553
1.0044
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to PEN 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 1.0291, compared to 1.0154 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0137 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0291
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0154

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0581 PEN (High: 1.0611 / Low: 1.0030). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0187 PEN (High: 1.0254 / Low: 1.0068).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0581
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0187

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0204 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0204

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.0510) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.1394), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0884 (-7.76%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.0510
2016 Avg (January) 1.1394

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0757 1.0304 1.0510
February 1.0495 1.0189 1.0306
March 1.0423 1.0105 1.0292
April 1.0271 0.9868 1.0106
May 1.0373 1.0000 1.0287
June 1.0363 0.9947 1.0245
July 1.0325 0.9894 1.0224
August 1.0278 0.9995 1.0190
September 1.0240 1.0023 1.0138
October 1.0254 1.0068 1.0166
November 1.0611 1.0030 1.0120
December 1.0225 1.0009 1.0086