YEARLY HIGH
57.1928 DJF
YEARLY LOW
54.3086 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
56.0560 DJF

2017 PGK to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PGK to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 8, valuing the pair at 57.1928. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 14, dropping to 54.3086.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8842 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 56.2616 to the December average rate of 55.5670, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 57.1928 was down 3.41% compared to the 2016 peak of 59.2113, 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 285,964 DJF
2016 Average 283,823 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 271,543 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,420.80 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

56.6879
55.4651
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to DJF 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 56.2006, compared to 55.9115 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2890 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 56.2006
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 55.9115

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 2.6608 DJF (High: 57.0091 / Low: 54.3483). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5980 DJF (High: 56.0670 / Low: 55.4690).

July Spread (Volatile) ±2.6608
November Spread (Stable) ±0.5980

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 0.8290 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8290

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 56.5860) against the same month in 2016 (average: 58.4410), the exchange rate shifted by -1.8550 (-3.17%).

2017 Avg (February) 56.5860
2016 Avg (February) 58.4410

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 56.6712 55.7314 56.2616
February 57.1928 56.0506 56.5860
March 57.0494 55.6308 56.4291
April 56.5005 54.3883 55.6001
May 56.6057 54.3953 56.2253
June 56.7028 54.3086 56.1013
July 57.0091 54.3483 56.2723
August 56.7455 55.1298 56.1254
September 56.0777 55.1156 55.8261
October 56.3585 55.5810 55.9110
November 56.0670 55.4690 55.7673
December 56.0405 55.2751 55.5670