YEARLY HIGH
0.5417 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.5042 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5207 PGK

2018 DKK to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DKK to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.5417. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 0.5042.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0375 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5281 to the December average rate of 0.5130, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5417 was up 4.03% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5207, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,708 PGK
2017 Average 2,424 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 2,521 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 187.53 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5371
0.5091
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DKK 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 0.5268, compared to 0.5145 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0123 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5268
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5145

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0212 PGK (High: 0.5270 / Low: 0.5059). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0066 PGK (High: 0.5191 / Low: 0.5124).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0212
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0066

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0167 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0167

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.5334) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4525), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0809 (+17.88%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.5334
2017 Avg (February) 0.4525

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5371 0.5179 0.5281
February 0.5417 0.5231 0.5334
March 0.5400 0.5282 0.5338
April 0.5410 0.5283 0.5348
May 0.5270 0.5059 0.5181
June 0.5196 0.5063 0.5128
July 0.5191 0.5124 0.5158
August 0.5206 0.5042 0.5121
September 0.5251 0.5129 0.5190
October 0.5209 0.5086 0.5158
November 0.5171 0.5050 0.5114
December 0.5199 0.5072 0.5130