YEARLY HIGH
0.1266 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.1143 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1200 PGK

2017 UAH to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the UAH to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 28, valuing the pair at 0.1266. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.1143.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0123 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1166 to the December average rate of 0.1168, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1266 was down 2.16% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1294, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 633 PGK
2016 Average 613 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 571 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 61.54 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1250
0.1158
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UAH 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 0.1189, compared to 0.1210 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1189
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1210

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.0058 PGK (High: 0.1233 / Low: 0.1175). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 PGK (High: 0.1212 / Low: 0.1192).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0058
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0034 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.1243) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1260), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0017 (-1.37%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.1243
2016 Avg (August) 0.1260

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1194 0.1151 0.1166
February 0.1181 0.1154 0.1167
March 0.1195 0.1166 0.1176
April 0.1233 0.1175 0.1198
May 0.1242 0.1196 0.1205
June 0.1264 0.1208 0.1223
July 0.1262 0.1216 0.1226
August 0.1266 0.1225 0.1243
September 0.1239 0.1208 0.1223
October 0.1212 0.1192 0.1200
November 0.1217 0.1184 0.1202
December 0.1196 0.1143 0.1168