YEARLY HIGH
0.0021 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.0020 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0020 PGK

2018 CDF to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CDF to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 1, valuing the pair at 0.0021. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 10, dropping to 0.0020.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0001 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0020 to the December average rate of 0.0021, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0021 was down 23.04% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0027, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11 PGK
2017 Average 11 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 10 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 0.63 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0021
0.0020
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 0.0020, compared to 0.0020 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0020
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0020

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.0001 PGK (High: 0.0021 / Low: 0.0020). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 PGK (High: 0.0020 / Low: 0.0020).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0001
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0021) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0020), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0000 (+1.57%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0021
2017 Avg (December) 0.0020

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0021 0.0020 0.0020
February 0.0020 0.0020 0.0020
March 0.0020 0.0020 0.0020
April 0.0020 0.0020 0.0020
May 0.0020 0.0020 0.0020
June 0.0021 0.0020 0.0020
July 0.0021 0.0020 0.0020
August 0.0021 0.0020 0.0020
September 0.0020 0.0020 0.0020
October 0.0021 0.0020 0.0021
November 0.0021 0.0020 0.0021
December 0.0021 0.0020 0.0021