YEARLY HIGH
0.0325 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.0277 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0302 PGK

2017 XPF to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XPF to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 18, valuing the pair at 0.0325. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 21, dropping to 0.0277.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0048 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0282 to the December average rate of 0.0319, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0325 was up 6.39% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0305, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 162 PGK
2016 Average 145 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 138 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23.95 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0323
0.0278
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 0.0288, compared to 0.0315 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0288
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0315

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0031 PGK (High: 0.0308 / Low: 0.0277). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 PGK (High: 0.0318 / Low: 0.0312).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0031
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 0.0320) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0298), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0022 (+7.23%).

2017 Avg (September) 0.0320
2016 Avg (September) 0.0298

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0286 0.0278 0.0282
February 0.0308 0.0277 0.0282
March 0.0288 0.0278 0.0283
April 0.0299 0.0282 0.0288
May 0.0301 0.0288 0.0294
June 0.0308 0.0295 0.0299
July 0.0313 0.0300 0.0307
August 0.0323 0.0311 0.0315
September 0.0325 0.0315 0.0320
October 0.0318 0.0312 0.0315
November 0.0321 0.0311 0.0316
December 0.0323 0.0316 0.0319