YEARLY HIGH
0.3266 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.2589 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3147 PGK

2019 BWP to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BWP to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.3266. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 0.2589.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0678 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3192 to the December average rate of 0.3173, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.3266 was down 4.67% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.3426, 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 1,633 PGK
2018 Average 1,614 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 1,294 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 338.77 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.3220
0.3076
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 0.3164, compared to 0.3129 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0036 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3164
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3129

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 0.0582 PGK (High: 0.3170 / Low: 0.2589). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0059 PGK (High: 0.3214 / Low: 0.3155).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0582
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0059

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0101 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0101

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 0.3208) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.3366), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0157 (-4.68%).

2019 Avg (February) 0.3208
2018 Avg (February) 0.3366

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3249 0.3113 0.3192
February 0.3266 0.3178 0.3208
March 0.3193 0.3114 0.3152
April 0.3199 0.3122 0.3168
May 0.3166 0.3095 0.3138
June 0.3180 0.3078 0.3127
July 0.3214 0.3155 0.3189
August 0.3138 0.3058 0.3088
September 0.3143 0.3059 0.3108
October 0.3150 0.3056 0.3103
November 0.3170 0.2589 0.3111
December 0.3234 0.3132 0.3173