YEARLY HIGH
0.9279 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.6702 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8590 PGK

2019 BRL to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BRL to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 0.9279. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 0.6702.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2577 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8996 to the December average rate of 0.8297, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.9279 was down 9.31% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.0231, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 23,197 PGK
2018 Average 22,615 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 16,754 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,443.33 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.9138
0.8064
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 0.8777, compared to 0.8404 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0373 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8777
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8404

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 0.1831 PGK (High: 0.8533 / Low: 0.6702). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0261 PGK (High: 0.9200 / Low: 0.8938).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1831
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0261

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0515 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0515

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.8996) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.0047), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1050 (-10.45%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.8996
2018 Avg (January) 1.0047

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9279 0.8659 0.8996
February 0.9200 0.8938 0.9049
March 0.8940 0.8447 0.8775
April 0.8822 0.8436 0.8653
May 0.8603 0.8236 0.8439
June 0.8859 0.8580 0.8747
July 0.9134 0.8812 0.8963
August 0.8797 0.8096 0.8448
September 0.8415 0.8122 0.8247
October 0.8518 0.8126 0.8316
November 0.8533 0.6702 0.8153
December 0.8517 0.8062 0.8297