YEARLY HIGH
2.4589 PGK
YEARLY LOW
1.9162 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3530 PGK

2019 AUD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the AUD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 2.4589. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 1.9162.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5427 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4068 to the December average rate of 2.3481, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 2.4589 was down 5.70% compared to the 2018 peak of 2.6077, 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 12,295 PGK
2018 Average 12,278 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 9,581 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,713.50 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

2.4177
2.2874
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 2.3821, compared to 2.3240 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0581 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3821
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3240

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 0.4394 PGK (High: 2.3557 / Low: 1.9162). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0403 PGK (High: 2.4085 / Low: 2.3682).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.4394
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0403

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 0.0659 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0659

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 2.4068) against the same month in 2018 (average: 2.5636), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1568 (-6.11%).

2019 Avg (January) 2.4068
2018 Avg (January) 2.5636

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4589 2.3286 2.4068
February 2.4397 2.3769 2.4051
March 2.4085 2.3682 2.3896
April 2.4318 2.3616 2.3994
May 2.3637 2.3176 2.3429
June 2.3784 2.3148 2.3486
July 2.4011 2.3195 2.3641
August 2.3215 2.2411 2.2983
September 2.3419 2.2844 2.3127
October 2.3493 2.2748 2.3078
November 2.3557 1.9162 2.3131
December 2.3968 2.3186 2.3481