YEARLY HIGH
3.2899 PGK
YEARLY LOW
3.1292 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.1897 PGK

2017 BMD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BMD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 14, valuing the pair at 3.2899. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 8, dropping to 3.1292.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1607 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.1764 to the December average rate of 3.2170, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.2899 was up 2.24% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.2180, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 16,450 PGK
2016 Average 15,656 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 15,646 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 803.30 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.2225
3.1563
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD 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 3.1823, compared to 3.1970 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0147 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.1823
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.1970

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.1482 PGK (High: 3.2875 / Low: 3.1393). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0322 PGK (High: 3.2241 / Low: 3.1919).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1482
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0322

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 0.0353 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0353

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2017: 3.1875) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.1580), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0294 (+0.93%).

2017 Avg (June) 3.1875
2016 Avg (June) 3.1580

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.2104 3.1426 3.1764
February 3.1930 3.1292 3.1618
March 3.2171 3.1371 3.1705
April 3.2895 3.1605 3.2165
May 3.2865 3.1582 3.1812
June 3.2899 3.1532 3.1875
July 3.2875 3.1393 3.1762
August 3.2451 3.1539 3.1809
September 3.2399 3.1846 3.2019
October 3.2164 3.1720 3.1987
November 3.2241 3.1919 3.2073
December 3.2342 3.1936 3.2170