YEARLY HIGH
0.0057 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.0054 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0055 PGK

2017 SOS to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SOS to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 10, valuing the pair at 0.0057. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 0.0054.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0003 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0055 to the December average rate of 0.0055, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0057 was down 1.22% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0058, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 28 PGK
2016 Average 26 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 27 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.56 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0056
0.0055
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 0.0055, compared to 0.0055 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0055
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0055

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0003 PGK (High: 0.0057 / Low: 0.0054). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 PGK (High: 0.0055 / Low: 0.0055).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 0.0055) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0052), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+5.17%).

2017 Avg (May) 0.0055
2016 Avg (May) 0.0052

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0055 0.0055 0.0055
February 0.0055 0.0054 0.0055
March 0.0056 0.0055 0.0055
April 0.0057 0.0055 0.0055
May 0.0057 0.0054 0.0055
June 0.0056 0.0054 0.0055
July 0.0056 0.0054 0.0055
August 0.0056 0.0054 0.0055
September 0.0056 0.0054 0.0055
October 0.0055 0.0055 0.0055
November 0.0056 0.0054 0.0055
December 0.0056 0.0054 0.0055