2017 PGK to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

19.2686 RUB

YEARLY LOW

17.2255 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

18.2818 RUB

2017 PGK to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PGK to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 19.2686. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 19, dropping to 17.2255.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0432 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.8495 to the December average rate of 18.2057, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 19.2686 was down 29.14% compared to the 2016 peak of 27.1933, 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 96,343 RUB

2016 Average 107,119 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 86,127 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,215.76 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

18.9758

17.4600

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to RUB 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 18.2183, compared to 18.3453 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1270 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.2183

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.3453

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 1.5548 RUB (High: 19.0207 / Low: 17.4659). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3665 RUB (High: 18.2013 / Low: 17.8347).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.5548

September Spread (Stable) ±0.3665

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.6744 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6744

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 18.8495) against the same month in 2016 (average: 25.3892), the exchange rate shifted by -6.5397 (-25.76%).

2017 Avg (January) 18.8495

2016 Avg (January) 25.3892

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	19.2686	18.6352	18.8495
February	18.9209	18.0683	18.4796
March	18.7415	17.5065	18.2455
April	18.0184	17.2255	17.5864
May	18.3748	17.4864	17.9543
June	19.0207	17.4659	18.1943
July	19.0160	18.3681	18.7622
August	19.1066	18.1671	18.6758
September	18.2013	17.8347	18.0014
October	18.2565	17.8889	18.0492
November	18.9037	18.0662	18.3775
December	18.4328	17.8674	18.2057