2017 PGK to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

198.3095 XAF

YEARLY LOW

169.2790 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

182.5228 XAF

2017 PGK to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PGK to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 198.3095. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 18, dropping to 169.2790.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 29.0304 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 194.5158 to the December average rate of 172.1898, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 198.3095 was down 2.23% compared to the 2016 peak of 202.8273, 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 991,547 XAF

2016 Average 948,340 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 846,395 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 145,152.25 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

197.3996

169.6428

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to XAF 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 190.6344, compared to 174.4112 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 16.2232 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 190.6344

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 174.4112

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 10.9690 XAF (High: 194.0933 / Low: 183.1243). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.5224 XAF (High: 176.3219 / Low: 172.7995).

April Spread (Volatile) ±10.9690

October Spread (Stable) ±3.5224

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 4.7059 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.7059

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 194.5158) against the same month in 2016 (average: 200.4207), the exchange rate shifted by -5.9050 (-2.95%).

2017 Avg (January) 194.5158

2016 Avg (January) 200.4207

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	198.3095	191.5618	194.5158
February	198.0354	191.3581	195.0865
March	196.7976	190.1739	193.6949
April	194.0933	183.1243	190.4829
May	190.4958	181.9845	186.5860
June	185.5624	177.9809	183.4407
July	182.6167	175.2275	179.1816
August	176.7930	170.3664	174.4757
September	174.3509	169.2790	171.9558
October	176.3219	172.7995	174.5091
November	176.6999	171.0205	174.1551
December	173.8281	170.0678	172.1898