2017 SAR to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8773 PGK

YEARLY LOW

0.8343 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.8505 PGK

2017 SAR to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SAR to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 14, valuing the pair at 0.8773. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 8, dropping to 0.8343.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0430 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8470 to the December average rate of 0.8579, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.8773 was up 2.25% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.8580, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,386 PGK

2016 Average 4,174 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 4,172 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 214.82 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.8593

0.8416

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 0.8485, compared to 0.8525 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0040 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8485

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8525

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0396 PGK (High: 0.8767 / Low: 0.8371). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0087 PGK (High: 0.8598 / Low: 0.8511).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0396

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0087

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0093 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0093

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2017: 0.8499) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.8420), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0079 (+0.93%).

2017 Avg (June) 0.8499

2016 Avg (June) 0.8420

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8559	0.8379	0.8470
February	0.8513	0.8343	0.8431
March	0.8579	0.8365	0.8454
April	0.8771	0.8428	0.8575
May	0.8763	0.8421	0.8482
June	0.8773	0.8407	0.8499
July	0.8767	0.8371	0.8469
August	0.8653	0.8410	0.8482
September	0.8639	0.8493	0.8538
October	0.8577	0.8458	0.8529
November	0.8598	0.8511	0.8552
December	0.8624	0.8515	0.8579