YEARLY HIGH
0.0195 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.0108 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0134 PGK

2018 AOA to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AOA to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.0195. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 4, dropping to 0.0108.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0088 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0181 to the December average rate of 0.0109, the exchange rate registered a net change of -39.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0195 was down 1.55% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0198, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 98 PGK
2017 Average 96 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 54 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 43.76 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0188
0.0101
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AOA 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 0.0152, compared to 0.0116 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0152
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0116

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0040 PGK (High: 0.0195 / Low: 0.0155). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 PGK (High: 0.0109 / Low: 0.0108).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0040
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0028 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0028

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0181) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0191), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0010 (-5.48%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0181
2017 Avg (January) 0.0191

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0195 0.0155 0.0181
February 0.0156 0.0150 0.0153
March 0.0152 0.0149 0.0151
April 0.0152 0.0144 0.0149
May 0.0144 0.0137 0.0141
June 0.0139 0.0132 0.0135
July 0.0132 0.0128 0.0130
August 0.0128 0.0120 0.0124
September 0.0120 0.0113 0.0116
October 0.0113 0.0109 0.0111
November 0.0109 0.0108 0.0108
December 0.0110 0.0108 0.0109