2018 AZN to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.9924 PGK

YEARLY LOW

1.8825 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.9334 PGK

2018 AZN to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AZN to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 1.9924. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 1.8825.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1098 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9041 to the December average rate of 1.9775, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.9924 was up 1.44% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.9641, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,962 PGK

2017 Average 9,283 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 9,413 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 549.19 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.9851

1.8938

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 1.9095, compared to 1.9573 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0477 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9095

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9573

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0382 PGK (High: 1.9220 / Low: 1.8838). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0124 PGK (High: 1.9728 / Low: 1.9604).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0382

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0124

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0030 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 1.9775) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.8955), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0819 (+4.32%).

2018 Avg (December) 1.9775

2017 Avg (December) 1.8955

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.9220	1.8838	1.9041
February	1.9233	1.8925	1.9044
March	1.9166	1.8825	1.9014
April	1.9159	1.8937	1.9070
May	1.9322	1.9097	1.9178
June	1.9483	1.9102	1.9224
July	1.9362	1.9237	1.9310
August	1.9500	1.9319	1.9437
September	1.9554	1.9378	1.9518
October	1.9728	1.9604	1.9676
November	1.9799	1.9569	1.9720
December	1.9924	1.9671	1.9775