YEARLY HIGH
0.0665 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.0614 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0633 PGK

2017 PHP to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PHP to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 14, valuing the pair at 0.0665. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 16, dropping to 0.0614.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0050 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0639 to the December average rate of 0.0640, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0665 was down 3.53% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0689, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 PHP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 16,613 PGK
2016 Average 16,491 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 15,357 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,256.49 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0648
0.0620
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to PGK 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 0.0638, compared to 0.0629 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0638
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0629

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.0038 PGK (High: 0.0665 / Low: 0.0626). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 PGK (High: 0.0633 / Low: 0.0622).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0038
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2017: 0.0639) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0680), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0040 (-5.94%).

2017 Avg (June) 0.0639
2016 Avg (June) 0.0680

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0645 0.0632 0.0639
February 0.0641 0.0624 0.0633
March 0.0642 0.0625 0.0631
April 0.0662 0.0633 0.0646
May 0.0658 0.0634 0.0639
June 0.0665 0.0626 0.0639
July 0.0650 0.0620 0.0628
August 0.0645 0.0614 0.0624
September 0.0633 0.0622 0.0628
October 0.0631 0.0617 0.0623
November 0.0641 0.0623 0.0630
December 0.0646 0.0633 0.0640