YEARLY HIGH
1833.8402 PYG
YEARLY LOW
1673.2895 PYG
YEARLY AVERAGE
1766.3708 PYG

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PGK based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 9,169,201 PYG
2016 Average 9,067,523 PYG
Yearly Trough Low 8,366,447 PYG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 802,753.39 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1814.9680
1733.8581
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1769.4164
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1763.3253

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

April Spread (Volatile) ±133.0025
October Spread (Stable) ±27.8175

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -67.5915

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2017 Avg (February) 1808.2088
2016 Avg (February) 1907.7223

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