YEARLY HIGH
0.1169 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.1077 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1114 PGK

2017 UYU to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the UYU to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 10, valuing the pair at 0.1169. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 25, dropping to 0.1077.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0093 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1111 to the December average rate of 0.1113, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1169 was up 3.04% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1135, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 585 PGK
2016 Average 521 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 538 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 46.37 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1137
0.1084
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU 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 0.1123, compared to 0.1104 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1123
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1104

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.0058 PGK (High: 0.1169 / Low: 0.1111). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 PGK (High: 0.1121 / Low: 0.1103).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0058
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 0.1132) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1003), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0129 (+12.89%).

2017 Avg (May) 0.1132
2016 Avg (May) 0.1003

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1132 0.1084 0.1111
February 0.1133 0.1099 0.1117
March 0.1141 0.1109 0.1121
April 0.1169 0.1111 0.1130
May 0.1169 0.1120 0.1132
June 0.1162 0.1112 0.1125
July 0.1134 0.1097 0.1110
August 0.1144 0.1098 0.1112
September 0.1121 0.1096 0.1107
October 0.1098 0.1077 0.1089
November 0.1111 0.1087 0.1096
December 0.1121 0.1103 0.1113