2019 BAM to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.9839 PGK

YEARLY LOW

1.5888 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.9371 PGK

2019 BAM to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BAM to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 1.9839. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 1.5888.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3951 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9648 to the December average rate of 1.9362, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.9839 was down 3.81% compared to the 2018 peak of 2.0625, 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 9,919 PGK

2018 Average 9,929 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 7,944 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,975.27 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.9699

1.9087

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 1.9478, compared to 1.9263 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0215 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9478

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9263

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 0.3635 PGK (High: 1.9524 / Low: 1.5888). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0225 PGK (High: 1.9385 / Low: 1.9161).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.3635

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0225

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0182 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0182

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 1.9648) against the same month in 2018 (average: 2.0084), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0436 (-2.17%).

2019 Avg (January) 1.9648

2018 Avg (January) 2.0084

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.9839	1.9521	1.9648
February	1.9734	1.9372	1.9534
March	1.9664	1.9353	1.9507
April	1.9558	1.9129	1.9384
May	1.9385	1.9161	1.9292
June	1.9711	1.9235	1.9503
July	1.9605	1.9212	1.9425
August	1.9511	1.9117	1.9320
September	1.9410	1.8891	1.9138
October	1.9518	1.8969	1.9179
November	1.9524	1.5888	1.9154
December	1.9605	1.9160	1.9362