2017 SBD to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4237 PGK

YEARLY LOW

0.3958 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4084 PGK

2017 SBD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SBD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 7, valuing the pair at 0.4237. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.3958.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0279 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4043 to the December average rate of 0.4137, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4237 was up 3.23% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4105, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,119 PGK

2016 Average 1,979 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 1,979 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 139.41 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4147

0.4028

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SBD 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 0.4064, compared to 0.4103 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0039 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4064

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4103

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0214 PGK (High: 0.4192 / Low: 0.3978). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0060 PGK (High: 0.4127 / Low: 0.4068).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0214

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0060

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0075 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0075

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 0.4113) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3937), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0177 (+4.49%).

2017 Avg (April) 0.4113

2016 Avg (April) 0.3937

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4081	0.3958	0.4043
February	0.4105	0.4015	0.4063
March	0.4145	0.4049	0.4080
April	0.4237	0.4031	0.4113
May	0.4192	0.3978	0.4038
June	0.4195	0.3990	0.4046
July	0.4185	0.4021	0.4059
August	0.4237	0.4040	0.4109
September	0.4188	0.4080	0.4124
October	0.4127	0.4068	0.4095
November	0.4137	0.4019	0.4097
December	0.4164	0.4104	0.4137