2017 WST to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3221 PGK

YEARLY LOW

1.2123 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2611 PGK

2017 WST to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the WST to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 5, valuing the pair at 1.3221. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 1.2123.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1098 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2385 to the December average rate of 1.2634, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.3221 was up 3.70% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.2750, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,611 PGK

2016 Average 6,158 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 6,062 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 548.92 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.2976

1.2332

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST 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 1.2474, compared to 1.2747 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0273 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2474

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2747

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0677 PGK (High: 1.3221 / Low: 1.2544). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0248 PGK (High: 1.2758 / Low: 1.2510).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0677

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0248

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0142 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0142

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 1.2922) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.2473), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0449 (+3.60%).

2017 Avg (August) 1.2922

2016 Avg (August) 1.2473

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2617	1.2123	1.2385
February	1.2679	1.2304	1.2483
March	1.2744	1.2187	1.2458
April	1.2810	1.2309	1.2535
May	1.2842	1.2198	1.2393
June	1.2983	1.2353	1.2591
July	1.3135	1.2511	1.2722
August	1.3221	1.2544	1.2922
September	1.3063	1.2734	1.2848
October	1.2903	1.2589	1.2729
November	1.2758	1.2510	1.2626
December	1.2795	1.2513	1.2634