2017 PGK to PYG Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 PGK to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the PGK to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 10, valuing the pair at 1833.8402. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 13, dropping to 1673.2895.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 160.5507 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1806.3365 to the December average rate of 1759.1026, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1833.8402 was down 7.18% compared to the 2016 peak of 1975.6148, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PGK based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
PGK to PYG Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1769.4164, compared to 1763.3253 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.0912 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 133.0025 PYG (High: 1806.2920 / Low: 1673.2895). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 27.8175 PYG (High: 1792.4037 / Low: 1764.5862).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 67.5915 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 1808.2088) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1907.7223), the exchange rate shifted by -99.5135 (-5.22%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1821.0430 | 1784.5068 | 1806.3365 |
| February | 1833.8402 | 1753.2689 | 1808.2088 |
| March | 1806.2920 | 1699.2928 | 1740.6173 |
| April | 1806.2920 | 1673.2895 | 1741.8162 |
| May | 1789.2765 | 1698.0450 | 1768.9331 |
| June | 1779.8411 | 1690.6202 | 1750.5867 |
| July | 1757.9178 | 1690.1749 | 1744.0470 |
| August | 1787.4208 | 1728.4378 | 1756.7595 |
| September | 1793.9589 | 1756.2571 | 1775.6550 |
| October | 1792.4037 | 1764.5862 | 1773.9896 |
| November | 1791.6956 | 1759.5067 | 1770.3979 |
| December | 1776.2809 | 1737.4708 | 1759.1026 |