YEARLY HIGH
9.0000 PGK
YEARLY LOW
8.4731 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.7118 PGK

2018 BHD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BHD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 9.0000. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 4, dropping to 8.4731.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5269 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.5500 to the December average rate of 8.9313, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 9.0000 was up 3.18% compared to the 2017 peak of 8.7225, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 45,000 PGK
2017 Average 42,294 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 42,366 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,634.53 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

8.9712
8.4931
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD 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 8.5918, compared to 8.8319 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2401 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.5918
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.8319

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.1761 PGK (High: 8.7784 / Low: 8.6023). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0557 PGK (High: 8.9102 / Low: 8.8545).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1761
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0557

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0171 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0171

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 8.9313) against the same month in 2017 (average: 8.5320), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3993 (+4.68%).

2018 Avg (December) 8.9313
2017 Avg (December) 8.5320

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.6165 8.4983 8.5500
February 8.6147 8.4738 8.5330
March 8.6390 8.4731 8.5508
April 8.6513 8.5506 8.6099
May 8.7223 8.6227 8.6539
June 8.7784 8.6023 8.6532
July 8.7187 8.6195 8.6791
August 8.8015 8.6963 8.7688
September 8.8294 8.7478 8.8138
October 8.9102 8.8545 8.8879
November 8.9410 8.8430 8.9105
December 9.0000 8.8834 8.9313