YEARLY HIGH
0.0191 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.0179 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0185 PGK

2018 DJF to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DJF to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.0191. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 0.0179.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0011 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0180 to the December average rate of 0.0189, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0191 was up 3.49% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0184, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 95 PGK
2017 Average 89 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 90 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.56 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0190
0.0179
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 0.0182, compared to 0.0187 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0182
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0187

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0004 PGK (High: 0.0183 / Low: 0.0179). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 PGK (High: 0.0189 / Low: 0.0187).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0189) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0180), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0009 (+5.08%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0189
2017 Avg (December) 0.0180

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0181 0.0179 0.0180
February 0.0183 0.0179 0.0181
March 0.0184 0.0180 0.0182
April 0.0184 0.0182 0.0184
May 0.0185 0.0182 0.0184
June 0.0186 0.0183 0.0184
July 0.0185 0.0184 0.0185
August 0.0186 0.0185 0.0186
September 0.0187 0.0185 0.0187
October 0.0189 0.0187 0.0188
November 0.0189 0.0187 0.0189
December 0.0191 0.0188 0.0189