YEARLY HIGH
10.2052 TWD
YEARLY LOW
9.1836 TWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.5410 TWD

2017 PGK to TWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PGK to TWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 10.2052. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 14, dropping to 9.1836.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0217 TWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.9874 to the December average rate of 9.3110, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 10.2052 was down 8.55% compared to the 2016 peak of 11.1593, 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 51,026 TWD
2016 Average 51,537 TWD
Yearly Trough Low 45,918 TWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,108.40 TWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

10.0550
9.2434
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to TWD 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 9.6390, compared to 9.4430 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1960 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.6390
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.4430

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.4552 TWD (High: 9.6387 / Low: 9.1836). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1389 TWD (High: 9.5303 / Low: 9.3914).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.4552
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1389

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2242 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2242

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 9.9874) against the same month in 2016 (average: 11.0878), the exchange rate shifted by -1.1005 (-9.92%).

2017 Avg (January) 9.9874
2016 Avg (January) 11.0878

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.2052 9.8195 9.9874
February 9.9468 9.5999 9.7632
March 9.8569 9.4682 9.6697
April 9.5854 9.1934 9.4468
May 9.5587 9.2075 9.4722
June 9.6387 9.1836 9.4946
July 9.6957 9.3090 9.5795
August 9.6214 9.3103 9.5114
September 9.4929 9.2925 9.4108
October 9.5303 9.3914 9.4612
November 9.4539 9.3069 9.3841
December 9.4013 9.2329 9.3110