2018 AUD to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.6077 PGK

YEARLY LOW

2.3539 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.4560 PGK

2018 AUD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AUD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 2.6077. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 9, dropping to 2.3539.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2538 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5636 to the December average rate of 2.4104, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.6077 was up 0.86% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.5855, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,038 PGK

2017 Average 12,231 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 11,769 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,268.98 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.5821

2.3603

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 2.4996, compared to 2.4124 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0873 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4996

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4124

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.1333 PGK (High: 2.4967 / Low: 2.3634). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0460 PGK (High: 2.4583 / Low: 2.4124).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1333

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0460

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0347 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0347

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 2.5636) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.3687), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1949 (+8.23%).

2018 Avg (January) 2.5636

2017 Avg (January) 2.3687

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.6077	2.5035	2.5636
February	2.5914	2.4804	2.5309
March	2.5423	2.4669	2.5005
April	2.5297	2.4539	2.4928
May	2.4857	2.4247	2.4581
June	2.5107	2.4092	2.4518
July	2.4583	2.4124	2.4348
August	2.4584	2.3837	2.4245
September	2.4248	2.3539	2.3918
October	2.4135	2.3581	2.3788
November	2.4659	2.3984	2.4338
December	2.4967	2.3634	2.4104