2018 CAD to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.6291 PGK

YEARLY LOW

2.4501 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.5361 PGK

2018 CAD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CAD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 2.6291. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 17, dropping to 2.4501.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1790 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5925 to the December average rate of 2.5033, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.6291 was down 0.97% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.6550, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,146 PGK

2017 Average 12,301 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 12,251 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 895.12 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.6024

2.4838

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 2.5371, compared to 2.5352 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5371

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5352

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.1399 PGK (High: 2.6291 / Low: 2.4892). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0404 PGK (High: 2.5614 / Low: 2.5209).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1399

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0404

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0644 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0644

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 2.5581) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.4130), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1451 (+6.02%).

2018 Avg (February) 2.5581

2017 Avg (February) 2.4130

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.6163	2.5564	2.5925
February	2.6291	2.4892	2.5581
March	2.5203	2.4501	2.4937
April	2.5890	2.4982	2.5476
May	2.5697	2.5041	2.5365
June	2.5579	2.4559	2.4941
July	2.5271	2.4841	2.5040
August	2.5690	2.5163	2.5368
September	2.5840	2.5120	2.5507
October	2.6059	2.5438	2.5719
November	2.5614	2.5209	2.5443
December	2.5542	2.4701	2.5033