2017 PGK to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8249 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.7564 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7932 WST

2017 PGK to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PGK to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 0.8249. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 5, dropping to 0.7564.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0685 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8075 to the December average rate of 0.7915, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.8249 was down 7.68% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.8934, 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 4,124 WST

2016 Average 4,063 WST

Yearly Trough Low 3,782 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 342.46 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.8108

0.7706

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to WST 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 0.8018, compared to 0.7846 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0172 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8018

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7846

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0411 WST (High: 0.8198 / Low: 0.7787). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0155 WST (High: 0.7994 / Low: 0.7838).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0411

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0155

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0126 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0126

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.8075) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.8605), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0530 (-6.16%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.8075

2016 Avg (January) 0.8605

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8249	0.7926	0.8075
February	0.8128	0.7887	0.8012
March	0.8206	0.7847	0.8028
April	0.8124	0.7806	0.7978
May	0.8198	0.7787	0.8070
June	0.8095	0.7702	0.7944
July	0.7993	0.7613	0.7861
August	0.7972	0.7564	0.7740
September	0.7853	0.7655	0.7783
October	0.7943	0.7750	0.7857
November	0.7994	0.7838	0.7920
December	0.7992	0.7816	0.7915