YEARLY HIGH
2.7957 SVC
YEARLY LOW
2.6600 SVC
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.7426 SVC

2017 PGK to SVC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PGK to SVC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 8, valuing the pair at 2.7957. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 14, dropping to 2.6600.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1357 SVC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7543 to the December average rate of 2.7209, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.7957 was down 3.98% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.9115, 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 13,978 SVC
2016 Average 13,967 SVC
Yearly Trough Low 13,300 SVC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 678.34 SVC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.7724
2.7162
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to SVC 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 2.7490, compared to 2.7363 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0126 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7490
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7363

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.1188 SVC (High: 2.7805 / Low: 2.6617). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0283 SVC (High: 2.7431 / Low: 2.7148).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1188
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0283

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0339 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0339

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 2.7677) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.8756), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1078 (-3.75%).

2017 Avg (February) 2.7677
2016 Avg (February) 2.8756

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.7811 2.7231 2.7543
February 2.7957 2.7417 2.7677
March 2.7750 2.7228 2.7571
April 2.7568 2.6608 2.7232
May 2.7709 2.6625 2.7484
June 2.7737 2.6600 2.7431
July 2.7805 2.6617 2.7507
August 2.7734 2.6962 2.7476
September 2.7479 2.7013 2.7350
October 2.7570 2.7234 2.7364
November 2.7431 2.7148 2.7274
December 2.7398 2.7058 2.7209