YEARLY HIGH
0.0059 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.0054 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0057 PGK

2018 CRC to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CRC to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 0.0059. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 7, dropping to 0.0054.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0005 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0057 to the December average rate of 0.0056, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0059 was down 0.68% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0059, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 29 PGK
2017 Average 28 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 27 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.37 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0059
0.0055
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CRC 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 0.0057, compared to 0.0057 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0057
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0057

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0002 PGK (High: 0.0058 / Low: 0.0055). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 PGK (High: 0.0058 / Low: 0.0058).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 0.0058) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0056), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+2.85%).

2018 Avg (June) 0.0058
2017 Avg (June) 0.0056

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0057 0.0056 0.0057
February 0.0057 0.0056 0.0056
March 0.0057 0.0056 0.0057
April 0.0058 0.0057 0.0057
May 0.0058 0.0057 0.0058
June 0.0059 0.0057 0.0058
July 0.0058 0.0058 0.0058
August 0.0058 0.0058 0.0058
September 0.0058 0.0057 0.0057
October 0.0058 0.0055 0.0057
November 0.0056 0.0054 0.0055
December 0.0057 0.0056 0.0056