YEARLY HIGH
0.0911 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.0473 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0724 PGK

2019 ARS to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ARS to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 0.0911. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 0.0473.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0438 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0900 to the December average rate of 0.0570, the exchange rate registered a net change of -36.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0911 was down 48.01% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.1753, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 456 PGK
2018 Average 625 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 236 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 219.24 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0934
0.0535
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 0.0818, compared to 0.0629 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0188 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0818
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0629

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0198 PGK (High: 0.0762 / Low: 0.0564). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 PGK (High: 0.0576 / Low: 0.0566).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0198
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0139 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0139

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.0900) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.1697), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0796 (-46.93%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.0900
2018 Avg (January) 0.1697

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0911 0.0891 0.0900
February 0.0906 0.0849 0.0878
March 0.0847 0.0769 0.0818
April 0.0811 0.0733 0.0784
May 0.0760 0.0745 0.0752
June 0.0800 0.0752 0.0774
July 0.0814 0.0770 0.0799
August 0.0762 0.0564 0.0659
September 0.0616 0.0571 0.0600
October 0.0591 0.0564 0.0581
November 0.0578 0.0473 0.0568
December 0.0576 0.0566 0.0570