2018 BTN to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0511 PGK

YEARLY LOW

0.0451 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0482 PGK

2018 BTN to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BTN to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.0511. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 9, dropping to 0.0451.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0060 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0506 to the December average rate of 0.0477, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0511 was down 5.67% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0542, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 256 PGK

2017 Average 245 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 226 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 29.90 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0512

0.0450

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 0.0494, compared to 0.0469 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0494

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0469

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0027 PGK (High: 0.0481 / Low: 0.0454). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 PGK (High: 0.0481 / Low: 0.0477).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0027

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0506) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0467), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0040 (+8.57%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0506

2017 Avg (January) 0.0467

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0511	0.0501	0.0506
February	0.0505	0.0490	0.0500
March	0.0501	0.0490	0.0496
April	0.0501	0.0487	0.0494
May	0.0490	0.0478	0.0484
June	0.0494	0.0478	0.0483
July	0.0481	0.0477	0.0479
August	0.0483	0.0467	0.0476
September	0.0468	0.0457	0.0461
October	0.0458	0.0451	0.0455
November	0.0481	0.0454	0.0467
December	0.0485	0.0466	0.0477