YEARLY HIGH
16.2796 PHP
YEARLY LOW
15.0483 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.7960 PHP

2017 PGK to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PGK to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 16, valuing the pair at 16.2796. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 14, dropping to 15.0483.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2313 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.6607 to the December average rate of 15.6316, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 16.2796 was up 2.13% compared to the 2016 peak of 15.9406, 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 81,398 PHP
2016 Average 75,852 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 75,242 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,156.30 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

16.1178
15.4345
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to PHP 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 15.6849, compared to 15.9072 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2223 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.6849
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.9072

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.9239 PHP (High: 15.9722 / Low: 15.0483). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2765 PHP (High: 16.0697 / Low: 15.7932).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.9239
September Spread (Stable) ±0.2765

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.3497 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3497

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 16.0202) against the same month in 2016 (average: 14.7187), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3015 (+8.84%).

2017 Avg (August) 16.0202
2016 Avg (August) 14.7187

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.8161 15.5126 15.6607
February 16.0303 15.6105 15.8110
March 16.0063 15.5725 15.8411
April 15.8085 15.1072 15.4914
May 15.7846 15.2031 15.6625
June 15.9722 15.0483 15.6424
July 16.1327 15.3822 15.9360
August 16.2796 15.4971 16.0202
September 16.0697 15.7932 15.9203
October 16.2046 15.8456 16.0609
November 16.0418 15.6064 15.8740
December 15.8098 15.4705 15.6316