2017 VEF to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3294 PGK

YEARLY LOW

0.2916 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3159 PGK

2017 VEF to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the VEF to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 7, valuing the pair at 0.3294. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 2, dropping to 0.2916.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0378 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3180 to the December average rate of 0.3125, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3294 was down 32.77% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4900, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,647 PGK

2016 Average 1,788 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 1,458 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 189.14 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3209

0.3093

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF 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 0.3176, compared to 0.3142 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0033 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3176

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3142

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0305 PGK (High: 0.3221 / Low: 0.2916). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0062 PGK (High: 0.3212 / Low: 0.3150).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0305

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0062

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0062 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0062

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 0.3199) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3130), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0069 (+2.19%).

2017 Avg (April) 0.3199

2016 Avg (April) 0.3130

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3212	0.3150	0.3180
February	0.3196	0.3132	0.3166
March	0.3222	0.3139	0.3174
April	0.3294	0.3124	0.3199
May	0.3252	0.3105	0.3159
June	0.3292	0.3107	0.3177
July	0.3243	0.3091	0.3146
August	0.3221	0.3057	0.3135
September	0.3242	0.3135	0.3180
October	0.3220	0.3031	0.3165
November	0.3221	0.2916	0.3103
December	0.3239	0.2974	0.3125