YEARLY HIGH
0.8423 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.7308 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7886 PGK

2017 RON to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RON to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 18, valuing the pair at 0.8423. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.7308.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1115 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7499 to the December average rate of 0.8216, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.8423 was up 3.68% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.8124, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 RON based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,211 PGK
2016 Average 3,860 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 3,654 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 557.62 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.8381
0.7370
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON 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 0.7594, compared to 0.8177 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0583 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7594
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8177

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.0460 PGK (High: 0.7895 / Low: 0.7435). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0143 PGK (High: 0.8282 / Low: 0.8138).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0460
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0143

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0107 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0107

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 0.8297) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.7988), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0309 (+3.86%).

2017 Avg (September) 0.8297
2016 Avg (September) 0.7988

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7622 0.7308 0.7499
February 0.7574 0.7345 0.7454
March 0.7572 0.7359 0.7455
April 0.7895 0.7435 0.7604
May 0.7910 0.7592 0.7726
June 0.8056 0.7696 0.7828
July 0.8193 0.7831 0.8019
August 0.8378 0.8088 0.8208
September 0.8423 0.8179 0.8297
October 0.8266 0.8088 0.8190
November 0.8267 0.8020 0.8132
December 0.8282 0.8138 0.8216