2017 PGK to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 PGK to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the PGK to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 22, valuing the pair at 186.0861. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 10, dropping to 175.8710.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.2151 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 181.9105 to the December average rate of 180.2889, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 186.0861 was down 10.20% compared to the 2016 peak of 207.2326, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PGK based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
PGK to SOS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 181.8726, compared to 181.2273 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6453 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 10.1993 SOS (High: 186.0703 / Low: 175.8710). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.3484 SOS (High: 182.5324 / Low: 180.1840).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 2.0837 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 180.6085) against the same month in 2016 (average: 181.0226), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4142 (-0.23%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 182.5324 | 180.1840 | 181.9105 |
| February | 184.3898 | 181.1166 | 183.1127 |
| March | 182.9072 | 179.9806 | 182.3204 |
| April | 182.5718 | 176.0499 | 180.2368 |
| May | 186.0703 | 175.8710 | 181.9332 |
| June | 183.7949 | 177.8170 | 181.7218 |
| July | 184.8697 | 178.5551 | 181.9629 |
| August | 185.0630 | 179.1668 | 181.8968 |
| September | 184.6385 | 178.8708 | 181.4474 |
| October | 182.9954 | 180.2144 | 181.1591 |
| November | 186.0861 | 179.8549 | 180.6085 |
| December | 184.4496 | 179.0128 | 180.2889 |