YEARLY HIGH
79.9118 YER
YEARLY LOW
76.0754 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
78.4548 YER

2017 PGK to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PGK to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 8, valuing the pair at 79.9118. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 7, dropping to 76.0754.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.8364 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 78.7523 to the December average rate of 77.8027, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 79.9118 was down 1.15% compared to the 2016 peak of 80.8414, 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 399,559 YER
2016 Average 383,767 YER
Yearly Trough Low 380,377 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,182.17 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

79.2227
77.6736
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to YER 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 78.6173, compared to 78.2923 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3249 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 78.6173
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 78.2923

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 3.6037 YER (High: 79.7406 / Low: 76.1369). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7894 YER (High: 78.4188 / Low: 77.6294).

July Spread (Volatile) ±3.6037
November Spread (Stable) ±0.7894

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 1.0006 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 79.0936) against the same month in 2016 (average: 70.7265), the exchange rate shifted by +8.3671 (+11.83%).

2017 Avg (February) 79.0936
2016 Avg (February) 70.7265

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 79.5821 77.9558 78.7523
February 79.9118 78.3352 79.0936
March 79.3997 77.4163 78.8223
April 79.1804 76.0754 77.8217
May 79.2550 76.1583 78.6841
June 79.3852 76.0794 78.5295
July 79.7406 76.1369 78.8110
August 79.3698 77.1324 78.6685
September 78.5991 77.2687 78.1764
October 78.9148 77.8301 78.2596
November 78.4188 77.6294 78.0356
December 78.3602 77.3785 77.8027