YEARLY HIGH
0.0994 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.0881 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0941 PGK

2017 THB to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the THB to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 0.0994. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.0881.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0113 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0896 to the December average rate of 0.0986, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0994 was up 7.96% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0921, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 THB based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 24,855 PGK
2016 Average 22,192 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 22,028 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,827.22 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0995
0.0887
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

THB 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 0.0917, compared to 0.0965 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0047 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0917
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0965

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.0044 PGK (High: 0.0971 / Low: 0.0927). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 PGK (High: 0.0994 / Low: 0.0981).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0044
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.0986) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0887), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0099 (+11.16%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.0986
2016 Avg (December) 0.0887

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0906 0.0881 0.0896
February 0.0914 0.0894 0.0903
March 0.0929 0.0891 0.0909
April 0.0956 0.0918 0.0933
May 0.0947 0.0911 0.0924
June 0.0971 0.0927 0.0938
July 0.0964 0.0930 0.0942
August 0.0975 0.0948 0.0957
September 0.0979 0.0958 0.0966
October 0.0969 0.0953 0.0963
November 0.0989 0.0965 0.0974
December 0.0994 0.0981 0.0986