2017 PGK to USD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3196 USD

YEARLY LOW

0.3040 USD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3135 USD

2017 PGK to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PGK to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 8, valuing the pair at 0.3196. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 14, dropping to 0.3040.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0156 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3148 to the December average rate of 0.3108, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3196 was down 4.09% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3332, 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 1,598 USD

2016 Average 1,597 USD

Yearly Trough Low 1,520 USD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 78.03 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3168

0.3103

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to USD 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 0.3143, compared to 0.3128 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3143

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3128

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0144 USD (High: 0.3185 / Low: 0.3042). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 USD (High: 0.3133 / Low: 0.3102).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0144

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0031

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 0.0045 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0045

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 0.3163) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3290), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0127 (-3.85%).

2017 Avg (February) 0.3163

2016 Avg (February) 0.3290

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3182	0.3115	0.3148
February	0.3196	0.3132	0.3163
March	0.3188	0.3108	0.3154
April	0.3164	0.3040	0.3109
May	0.3166	0.3043	0.3144
June	0.3171	0.3040	0.3138
July	0.3185	0.3042	0.3149
August	0.3171	0.3082	0.3144
September	0.3140	0.3086	0.3123
October	0.3153	0.3109	0.3126
November	0.3133	0.3102	0.3118
December	0.3131	0.3092	0.3108