2017 SDG to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4997 PGK

YEARLY LOW

0.4585 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4809 PGK

2017 SDG to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SDG to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 0.4997. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.4585.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0412 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4936 to the December average rate of 0.4782, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4997 was down 4.81% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5250, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,499 PGK

2016 Average 2,541 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 2,292 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 206.15 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4954

0.4745

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 0.4836, compared to 0.4783 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0053 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4836

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4783

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0272 PGK (High: 0.4856 / Low: 0.4585). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0049 PGK (High: 0.4827 / Low: 0.4778).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0272

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0049

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0082 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0082

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.4936) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4929), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0007 (+0.15%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.4936

2016 Avg (January) 0.4929

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4997	0.4891	0.4936
February	0.4949	0.4749	0.4905
March	0.4955	0.4741	0.4823
April	0.4917	0.4749	0.4812
May	0.4913	0.4721	0.4765
June	0.4921	0.4718	0.4775
July	0.4921	0.4710	0.4762
August	0.4858	0.4721	0.4769
September	0.4852	0.4769	0.4791
October	0.4812	0.4754	0.4789
November	0.4827	0.4778	0.4804
December	0.4856	0.4585	0.4782