2018 AFN to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0524 PGK

YEARLY LOW

0.0437 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0454 PGK

2018 AFN to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AFN to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 0.0524. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 17, dropping to 0.0437.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0086 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0462 to the December average rate of 0.0445, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0524 was up 7.36% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0488, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 262 PGK

2017 Average 235 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 219 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 43.24 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0466

0.0440

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 0.0461, compared to 0.0447 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0461

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0447

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0082 PGK (High: 0.0524 / Low: 0.0441). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 PGK (High: 0.0446 / Low: 0.0440).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0082

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.0446) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0467), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0021 (-4.52%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.0446

2017 Avg (November) 0.0467

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0466	0.0457	0.0462
February	0.0467	0.0459	0.0464
March	0.0469	0.0460	0.0464
April	0.0469	0.0460	0.0464
May	0.0465	0.0455	0.0459
June	0.0465	0.0448	0.0456
July	0.0461	0.0445	0.0451
August	0.0457	0.0451	0.0455
September	0.0451	0.0437	0.0443
October	0.0446	0.0440	0.0442
November	0.0524	0.0441	0.0446
December	0.0451	0.0442	0.0445