2018 BWP to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3426 PGK

YEARLY LOW

0.3011 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3229 PGK

2018 BWP to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BWP to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 19, valuing the pair at 0.3426. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 0.3011.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0415 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3308 to the December average rate of 0.3148, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3426 was up 4.65% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3274, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,713 PGK

2017 Average 1,542 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 1,506 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 207.40 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3399

0.3052

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 0.3316, compared to 0.3141 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0175 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3316

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3141

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0180 PGK (High: 0.3316 / Low: 0.3136). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0074 PGK (High: 0.3156 / Low: 0.3082).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0180

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0074

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0090 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0090

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.3366) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3025), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0341 (+11.27%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.3366

2017 Avg (February) 0.3025

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3376	0.3248	0.3308
February	0.3426	0.3311	0.3366
March	0.3421	0.3331	0.3370
April	0.3400	0.3313	0.3360
May	0.3357	0.3254	0.3291
June	0.3316	0.3136	0.3201
July	0.3224	0.3140	0.3190
August	0.3217	0.3047	0.3131
September	0.3148	0.3011	0.3081
October	0.3156	0.3082	0.3140
November	0.3194	0.3106	0.3157
December	0.3213	0.3112	0.3148