YEARLY HIGH
0.0408 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.0332 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0401 PGK

2019 BDT to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BDT to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 29, valuing the pair at 0.0408. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 0.0332.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0076 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0401 to the December average rate of 0.0402, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0408 was up 0.69% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0405, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 204 PGK
2018 Average 196 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 166 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 37.89 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0402
0.0399
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT 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 0.0401, compared to 0.0401 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0401
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0401

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 0.0074 PGK (High: 0.0406 / Low: 0.0332). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 PGK (High: 0.0403 / Low: 0.0400).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0074
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 0.0402) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0393), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0009 (+2.30%).

2019 Avg (August) 0.0402
2018 Avg (August) 0.0393

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0403 0.0399 0.0401
February 0.0402 0.0399 0.0401
March 0.0403 0.0400 0.0401
April 0.0402 0.0398 0.0400
May 0.0402 0.0398 0.0400
June 0.0402 0.0399 0.0400
July 0.0402 0.0399 0.0401
August 0.0408 0.0399 0.0402
September 0.0408 0.0399 0.0402
October 0.0404 0.0399 0.0401
November 0.0406 0.0332 0.0400
December 0.0407 0.0400 0.0402