2018 BAM to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.0625 PGK

YEARLY LOW

1.9175 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.9862 PGK

2018 BAM to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BAM to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 2.0625. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 1.9175.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1450 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0084 to the December average rate of 1.9592, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.0625 was up 4.16% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.9802, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,313 PGK

2017 Average 9,215 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 9,588 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 724.86 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.0483

1.9449

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 2.0068, compared to 1.9656 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0412 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0068

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9656

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0898 PGK (High: 2.0162 / Low: 1.9264). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0435 PGK (High: 2.0574 / Low: 2.0140).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0898

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0435

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0644 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0644

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 2.0317) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.7215), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3102 (+18.02%).

2018 Avg (February) 2.0317

2017 Avg (February) 1.7215

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.0521	1.9702	2.0084
February	2.0625	1.9944	2.0317
March	2.0563	2.0083	2.0325
April	2.0574	2.0140	2.0397
May	2.0162	1.9264	1.9753
June	1.9855	1.9269	1.9535
July	2.0169	1.9495	1.9690
August	1.9855	1.9175	1.9544
September	2.0285	1.9654	1.9863
October	2.0163	1.9361	1.9682
November	2.0132	1.9335	1.9567
December	1.9851	1.9329	1.9592