YEARLY HIGH
1.2217 QAR
YEARLY LOW
1.1066 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1529 QAR

2017 PGK to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PGK to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 21, valuing the pair at 1.2217. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 7, dropping to 1.1066.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1150 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1463 to the December average rate of 1.1403, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.2217 was up 0.68% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.2134, 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 6,108 QAR
2016 Average 5,816 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 5,533 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 575.22 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.1924
1.1267
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to QAR 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 1.1462, compared to 1.1596 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0135 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1462
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1596

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0885 QAR (High: 1.2217 / Low: 1.1331). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0231 QAR (High: 1.1636 / Low: 1.1405).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0885
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0231

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0466 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0466

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 1.1869) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.1478), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0390 (+3.40%).

2017 Avg (November) 1.1869
2016 Avg (November) 1.1478

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1585 1.1342 1.1463
February 1.1636 1.1405 1.1516
March 1.1607 1.1318 1.1485
April 1.1521 1.1066 1.1322
May 1.1530 1.1079 1.1446
June 1.1974 1.1125 1.1537
July 1.1785 1.1075 1.1546
August 1.1668 1.1300 1.1503
September 1.1650 1.1287 1.1563
October 1.1996 1.1349 1.1692
November 1.2217 1.1331 1.1869
December 1.1547 1.1263 1.1403