YEARLY HIGH
36.1228 XPF
YEARLY LOW
30.7953 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
33.2434 XPF

2017 PGK to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PGK to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 36.1228. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 18, dropping to 30.7953.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.3275 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 35.4298 to the December average rate of 31.3248, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 36.1228 was down 1.94% compared to the 2016 peak of 36.8388, 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 180,614 XPF
2016 Average 172,274 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 153,976 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,637.54 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

35.8906
30.8633
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to XPF 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 34.7524, compared to 31.7343 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.0181 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 34.7524
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 31.7343

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 3.6744 XPF (High: 36.1228 / Low: 32.4484). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6408 XPF (High: 32.0765 / Low: 31.4357).

February Spread (Volatile) ±3.6744
October Spread (Stable) ±0.6408

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 0.8885 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8885

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 35.4716) against the same month in 2016 (average: 35.3727), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0990 (+0.28%).

2017 Avg (February) 35.4716
2016 Avg (February) 35.3727

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 36.0073 34.9537 35.4298
February 36.1228 32.4484 35.4716
March 35.9942 34.6707 35.3345
April 35.4679 33.3973 34.7555
May 34.7023 33.2571 34.0466
June 33.8630 32.4968 33.4766
July 33.3659 31.9693 32.6292
August 32.1622 30.9931 31.7406
September 31.7179 30.7953 31.2822
October 32.0765 31.4357 31.7467
November 32.1453 31.1121 31.6823
December 31.6228 30.9388 31.3248