2017 PGK to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.5264 SBD

YEARLY LOW

2.3602 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.4491 SBD

2017 PGK to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PGK to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 2.5264. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 7, dropping to 2.3602.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1663 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4735 to the December average rate of 2.4170, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.5264 was down 7.47% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.7303, 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 12,632 SBD

2016 Average 12,643 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 11,801 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 831.28 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.4827

2.4110

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to SBD 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 2.4610, compared to 2.4372 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0238 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4610

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4372

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.1281 SBD (High: 2.5136 / Low: 2.3855). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0350 SBD (High: 2.4365 / Low: 2.4015).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1281

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0350

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0297 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0297

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 2.4735) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.7006), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2271 (-8.41%).

2017 Avg (January) 2.4735

2016 Avg (January) 2.7006

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.5264	2.4507	2.4735
February	2.4907	2.4362	2.4612
March	2.4700	2.4128	2.4510
April	2.4811	2.3602	2.4315
May	2.5136	2.3855	2.4768
June	2.5064	2.3836	2.4718
July	2.4870	2.3894	2.4640
August	2.4754	2.3604	2.4343
September	2.4510	2.3880	2.4248
October	2.4584	2.4229	2.4418
November	2.4880	2.4171	2.4412
December	2.4365	2.4015	2.4170