YEARLY HIGH
518.1167 CDF
YEARLY LOW
365.9488 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
456.7452 CDF

2017 PGK to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PGK to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 3, valuing the pair at 518.1167. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 365.9488.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 152.1678 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 382.1906 to the December average rate of 490.4827, the exchange rate registered a net change of 28.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 518.1167 was up 37.63% compared to the 2016 peak of 376.4610, 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 2,590,583 CDF
2016 Average 1,545,702 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 1,829,744 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 760,839.25 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

512.5042
370.3439
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to CDF 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 422.1823, compared to 491.3081 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 69.1258 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 422.1823
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 491.3081

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 50.2322 CDF (High: 514.1105 / Low: 463.8783). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.9917 CDF (High: 492.8712 / Low: 486.8796).

July Spread (Volatile) ±50.2322
October Spread (Stable) ±5.9917

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 13.4472 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -13.4472

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 500.6575) against the same month in 2016 (average: 308.4191), the exchange rate shifted by +192.2384 (+62.33%).

2017 Avg (August) 500.6575
2016 Avg (August) 308.4191

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 398.4173 365.9488 382.1906
February 412.9394 389.8159 402.5600
March 426.4424 412.5984 419.4528
April 441.2879 415.5647 428.1801
May 451.3903 428.6415 444.5592
June 469.9612 440.7429 456.1511
July 514.1105 463.8783 489.5760
August 518.1167 478.1662 500.6575
September 490.7621 482.3832 487.2103
October 492.8712 486.8796 490.0250
November 493.7779 484.7705 489.8969
December 497.5452 483.6332 490.4827