2017 PGK to XPF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PGK based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |