YEARLY HIGH
4.5275 SZL
YEARLY LOW
3.8262 SZL
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.1732 SZL

2017 PGK to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PGK to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 4.5275. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 3.8262.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7013 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.2652 to the December average rate of 4.0861, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 4.5275 was down 19.09% compared to the 2016 peak of 5.5955, 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 22,637 SZL
2016 Average 23,505 SZL
Yearly Trough Low 19,131 SZL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,506.45 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

4.4361
4.0048
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to SZL 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 4.1515, compared to 4.1948 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0433 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.1515
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.1948

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.4525 SZL (High: 4.2787 / Low: 3.8262). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1626 SZL (High: 4.3413 / Low: 4.1788).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.4525
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1626

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.3141 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3141

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 4.4002) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4.4085), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0083 (-0.19%).

2017 Avg (November) 4.4002
2016 Avg (November) 4.4085

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.3413 4.1788 4.2652
February 4.2794 4.0770 4.1768
March 4.2031 3.9328 4.0737
April 4.3071 4.0399 4.1871
May 4.3003 3.9959 4.1655
June 4.1178 3.8550 4.0407
July 4.2403 4.0510 4.1358
August 4.2518 4.0470 4.1613
September 4.2374 4.0136 4.1052
October 4.4342 4.1731 4.2804
November 4.5275 4.2570 4.4002
December 4.2787 3.8262 4.0861