YEARLY HIGH
0.6395 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.6079 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6271 BBD

2017 PGK to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PGK to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 8, valuing the pair at 0.6395. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 14, dropping to 0.6079.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0316 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6298 to the December average rate of 0.6217, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.6395 was down 4.04% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.6664, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,197 BBD
2016 Average 3,195 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 3,040 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 157.76 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.6335
0.6206
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to BBD 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 0.6285, compared to 0.6256 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6285
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6256

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0287 BBD (High: 0.6371 / Low: 0.6084). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0063 BBD (High: 0.6266 / Low: 0.6203).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0287
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0063

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0089 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0089

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 0.6324) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.6579), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0255 (-3.87%).

2017 Avg (February) 0.6324
2016 Avg (February) 0.6579

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6341 0.6229 0.6298
February 0.6395 0.6264 0.6324
March 0.6375 0.6217 0.6308
April 0.6328 0.6080 0.6219
May 0.6333 0.6086 0.6287
June 0.6343 0.6079 0.6275
July 0.6371 0.6084 0.6297
August 0.6341 0.6163 0.6288
September 0.6280 0.6173 0.6246
October 0.6305 0.6218 0.6253
November 0.6266 0.6203 0.6236
December 0.6263 0.6184 0.6217