2017 PGK to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

7418.7157 STD

YEARLY LOW

6326.4892 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

6815.3094 STD

2017 PGK to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PGK to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 7418.7157. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 18, dropping to 6326.4892.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1092.2265 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7265.2858 to the December average rate of 6430.0739, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 7418.7157 was down 1.83% compared to the 2016 peak of 7556.9126, 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 37,093,578 STD

2016 Average 35,374,649 STD

Yearly Trough Low 31,632,446 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,461,132.53 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

7367.7957

6337.1392

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to STD 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 7119.4929, compared to 6511.1258 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 608.3671 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7119.4929

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6511.1258

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 410.1551 STD (High: 7249.8966 / Low: 6839.7414). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 94.2487 STD (High: 6555.4340 / Low: 6461.1854).

April Spread (Volatile) ±410.1551

October Spread (Stable) ±94.2487

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 171.8048 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -171.8048

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 7265.2858) against the same month in 2016 (average: 7475.0736), the exchange rate shifted by -209.7878 (-2.81%).

2017 Avg (January) 7265.2858

2016 Avg (January) 7475.0736

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	7418.7157	7157.7750	7265.2858
February	7379.0095	7160.7443	7281.9077
March	7353.4670	7095.9138	7228.5412
April	7249.8966	6839.7414	7115.4939
May	7140.6055	6802.2458	6975.7993
June	6933.9104	6651.8627	6849.9295
July	6815.5334	6486.3891	6693.9633
August	6606.5140	6375.2142	6522.1585
September	6504.1300	6326.4892	6423.0272
October	6555.4340	6461.1854	6511.7522
November	6549.1985	6382.4738	6485.7798
December	6487.1001	6367.5301	6430.0739