2018 AWG to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.8839 PGK

YEARLY LOW

1.7790 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.8336 PGK

2018 AWG to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AWG to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 1.8839. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 13, dropping to 1.7790.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1049 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7999 to the December average rate of 1.8701, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.8839 was up 2.79% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.8327, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,420 PGK

2017 Average 8,884 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 8,895 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 524.49 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.8775

1.7889

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AWG 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 1.8126, compared to 1.8547 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0421 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8126

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8547

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0388 PGK (High: 1.8557 / Low: 1.8168). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0117 PGK (High: 1.8659 / Low: 1.8542).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0388

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0117

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0037 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0037

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 1.8701) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.7989), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0713 (+3.96%).

2018 Avg (December) 1.8701

2017 Avg (December) 1.7989

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.8141	1.7879	1.7999
February	1.8165	1.7790	1.7963
March	1.8249	1.7884	1.8060
April	1.8330	1.8059	1.8177
May	1.8390	1.8142	1.8258
June	1.8557	1.8168	1.8299
July	1.8426	1.8307	1.8379
August	1.8521	1.8338	1.8460
September	1.8565	1.8405	1.8481
October	1.8659	1.8542	1.8609
November	1.8721	1.8509	1.8649
December	1.8839	1.8606	1.8701