YEARLY HIGH
19.2686 RUB
YEARLY LOW
17.2255 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.2818 RUB

2017 PGK to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PGK to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 19.2686. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 19, dropping to 17.2255.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0432 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.8495 to the December average rate of 18.2057, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 19.2686 was down 29.14% compared to the 2016 peak of 27.1933, 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 96,343 RUB
2016 Average 107,119 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 86,127 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,215.76 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

18.9758
17.4600
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to RUB 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 18.2183, compared to 18.3453 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1270 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.2183
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.3453

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 1.5548 RUB (High: 19.0207 / Low: 17.4659). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3665 RUB (High: 18.2013 / Low: 17.8347).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.5548
September Spread (Stable) ±0.3665

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.6744 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6744

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 18.8495) against the same month in 2016 (average: 25.3892), the exchange rate shifted by -6.5397 (-25.76%).

2017 Avg (January) 18.8495
2016 Avg (January) 25.3892

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.2686 18.6352 18.8495
February 18.9209 18.0683 18.4796
March 18.7415 17.5065 18.2455
April 18.0184 17.2255 17.5864
May 18.3748 17.4864 17.9543
June 19.0207 17.4659 18.1943
July 19.0160 18.3681 18.7622
August 19.1066 18.1671 18.6758
September 18.2013 17.8347 18.0014
October 18.2565 17.8889 18.0492
November 18.9037 18.0662 18.3775
December 18.4328 17.8674 18.2057