2018 BZD to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.6825 PGK

YEARLY LOW

1.5892 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6346 PGK

2018 BZD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BZD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 1.6825. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 1.5892.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0933 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6036 to the December average rate of 1.6700, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.6825 was up 2.81% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.6365, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,413 PGK

2017 Average 7,930 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 7,946 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 466.50 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.6770

1.5931

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BZD 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 1.6125, compared to 1.6566 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0441 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6125

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6566

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0328 PGK (High: 1.6498 / Low: 1.6170). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0108 PGK (High: 1.6706 / Low: 1.6598).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0328

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0108

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0035 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0035

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 1.6700) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.6002), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0698 (+4.36%).

2018 Avg (December) 1.6700

2017 Avg (December) 1.6002

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.6110	1.5924	1.6036
February	1.6139	1.5892	1.6001
March	1.6189	1.5895	1.6044
April	1.6229	1.6035	1.6151
May	1.6373	1.6163	1.6243
June	1.6498	1.6170	1.6278
July	1.6422	1.6295	1.6357
August	1.6516	1.6360	1.6470
September	1.6557	1.6406	1.6529
October	1.6706	1.6598	1.6669
November	1.6735	1.6578	1.6672
December	1.6825	1.6620	1.6700