2018 BND to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.4868 PGK

YEARLY LOW

2.1249 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.3423 PGK

2018 BND to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BND to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 11, valuing the pair at 2.4868. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 2.1249.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3619 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4384 to the December average rate of 2.1462, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.4868 was up 3.23% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.4088, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,434 PGK

2017 Average 11,558 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 10,624 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,809.39 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.4973

2.1142

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 2.4158, compared to 2.2689 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1470 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4158

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2689

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.3322 PGK (High: 2.4571 / Low: 2.1249). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0463 PGK (High: 2.4808 / Low: 2.4345).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.3322

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0463

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1712 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1712

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 2.4171) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.2815), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1356 (+5.94%).

2018 Avg (May) 2.4171

2017 Avg (May) 2.2815

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.4710	2.4009	2.4384
February	2.4674	2.4092	2.4372
March	2.4786	2.4169	2.4508
April	2.4808	2.4345	2.4654
May	2.4868	2.2313	2.4171
June	2.4613	2.1527	2.2861
July	2.4522	2.1710	2.3225
August	2.4247	2.1765	2.1979
September	2.4377	2.1835	2.2504
October	2.4289	2.3667	2.3787
November	2.4507	2.1256	2.3174
December	2.4571	2.1249	2.1462