2017 PGK to SDG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.1811 SDG

YEARLY LOW

2.0011 SDG

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.0798 SDG

2017 PGK to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PGK to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 2.1811. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 2.0011.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1800 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0259 to the December average rate of 2.0919, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.1811 was up 6.25% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.0528, 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 10,905 SDG

2016 Average 9,846 SDG

Yearly Trough Low 10,006 SDG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 899.77 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.1074

2.0185

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to SDG 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 2.0684, compared to 2.0911 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0226 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0684

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0911

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.1220 SDG (High: 2.1811 / Low: 2.0591). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0210 SDG (High: 2.0928 / Low: 2.0718).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1220

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0210

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0098 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0098

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 2.0919) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.0460), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0460 (+2.25%).

2017 Avg (December) 2.0919

2016 Avg (December) 2.0460

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.0448	2.0011	2.0259
February	2.1055	2.0205	2.0389
March	2.1093	2.0180	2.0742
April	2.1058	2.0337	2.0785
May	2.1183	2.0356	2.0989
June	2.1196	2.0320	2.0943
July	2.1233	2.0319	2.1000
August	2.1180	2.0585	2.0971
September	2.0968	2.0611	2.0873
October	2.1034	2.0782	2.0883
November	2.0928	2.0718	2.0817
December	2.1811	2.0591	2.0919