YEARLY HIGH
0.0082 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.0067 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0073 PGK

2017 KMF to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KMF to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 0.0082. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 0.0067.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0015 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0069 to the December average rate of 0.0077, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0082 was up 11.20% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0074, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 41 PGK
2016 Average 35 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 34 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.41 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0078
0.0067
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 0.0070, compared to 0.0076 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0070
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0076

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0007 PGK (High: 0.0082 / Low: 0.0075). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 PGK (High: 0.0077 / Low: 0.0076).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.0077) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0071), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0005 (+7.54%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.0077
2016 Avg (August) 0.0071

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0070 0.0067 0.0069
February 0.0070 0.0067 0.0068
March 0.0070 0.0068 0.0069
April 0.0073 0.0069 0.0070
May 0.0073 0.0070 0.0071
June 0.0075 0.0072 0.0073
July 0.0076 0.0073 0.0074
August 0.0082 0.0075 0.0077
September 0.0079 0.0076 0.0077
October 0.0077 0.0076 0.0076
November 0.0078 0.0075 0.0076
December 0.0078 0.0076 0.0077