YEARLY HIGH
0.5199 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.4778 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4974 PGK

2018 CNY to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CNY to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 11, valuing the pair at 0.5199. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 0.4778.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0421 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5015 to the December average rate of 0.4885, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5199 was up 5.15% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4944, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 12,997 PGK
2017 Average 11,806 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 11,945 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,052.19 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5185
0.4802
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 0.5090, compared to 0.4857 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0233 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5090
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4857

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0211 PGK (High: 0.5166 / Low: 0.4955). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0046 PGK (High: 0.4872 / Low: 0.4826).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0211
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0046

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0165 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0165

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.5125) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4621), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0504 (+10.90%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.5125
2017 Avg (May) 0.4621

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5119 0.4923 0.5015
February 0.5143 0.5030 0.5088
March 0.5161 0.5030 0.5099
April 0.5184 0.5114 0.5153
May 0.5199 0.5081 0.5125
June 0.5166 0.4955 0.5061
July 0.4974 0.4818 0.4896
August 0.4871 0.4778 0.4834
September 0.4872 0.4826 0.4847
October 0.4884 0.4807 0.4841
November 0.4863 0.4814 0.4839
December 0.4932 0.4848 0.4885