2017 YER to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0131 PGK

YEARLY LOW

0.0125 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0127 PGK

2017 YER to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the YER to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 7, valuing the pair at 0.0131. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 8, dropping to 0.0125.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0006 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0127 to the December average rate of 0.0129, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0131 was down 9.48% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0145, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 66 PGK

2016 Average 65 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 63 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.16 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0129

0.0126

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 0.0127, compared to 0.0128 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0127

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0128

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0006 PGK (High: 0.0131 / Low: 0.0125). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 PGK (High: 0.0129 / Low: 0.0128).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 0.0129) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0130), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-1.34%).

2017 Avg (April) 0.0129

2016 Avg (April) 0.0130

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0128	0.0126	0.0127
February	0.0128	0.0125	0.0126
March	0.0129	0.0126	0.0127
April	0.0131	0.0126	0.0129
May	0.0131	0.0126	0.0127
June	0.0131	0.0126	0.0127
July	0.0131	0.0125	0.0127
August	0.0130	0.0126	0.0127
September	0.0129	0.0127	0.0128
October	0.0128	0.0127	0.0128
November	0.0129	0.0128	0.0128
December	0.0129	0.0128	0.0129