2018 DOP to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0683 PGK

YEARLY LOW

0.0649 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0663 PGK

2018 DOP to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DOP to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 5, valuing the pair at 0.0683. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 0.0649.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0034 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0665 to the December average rate of 0.0668, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0683 was down 1.73% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0695, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 342 PGK

2017 Average 337 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 325 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 17.04 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0674

0.0651

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 0.0659, compared to 0.0667 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0659

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0667

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0018 PGK (High: 0.0683 / Low: 0.0665). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 PGK (High: 0.0659 / Low: 0.0653).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0018

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.0671) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0671), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0000 (-0.07%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.0671

2017 Avg (October) 0.0671

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0668	0.0659	0.0665
February	0.0666	0.0651	0.0658
March	0.0657	0.0649	0.0653
April	0.0659	0.0653	0.0656
May	0.0665	0.0656	0.0659
June	0.0671	0.0658	0.0661
July	0.0666	0.0659	0.0662
August	0.0667	0.0661	0.0664
September	0.0668	0.0659	0.0665
October	0.0683	0.0665	0.0671
November	0.0675	0.0668	0.0672
December	0.0677	0.0664	0.0668