YEARLY HIGH
0.0286 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.0277 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0282 PGK

2018 DZD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DZD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.0286. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 16, dropping to 0.0277.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0009 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0282 to the December average rate of 0.0284, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0286 was down 5.80% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0304, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 143 PGK
2017 Average 144 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 139 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.55 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0285
0.0279
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DZD 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 0.0282, compared to 0.0282 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) 0.0282
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0282

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0007 PGK (High: 0.0285 / Low: 0.0277). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 PGK (High: 0.0281 / Low: 0.0278).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0284) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0279), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0005 (+1.61%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0284
2017 Avg (December) 0.0279

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0284 0.0280 0.0282
February 0.0285 0.0279 0.0282
March 0.0286 0.0280 0.0283
April 0.0286 0.0283 0.0284
May 0.0285 0.0279 0.0282
June 0.0285 0.0277 0.0280
July 0.0281 0.0278 0.0279
August 0.0282 0.0278 0.0279
September 0.0283 0.0280 0.0282
October 0.0284 0.0280 0.0282
November 0.0286 0.0281 0.0283
December 0.0286 0.0282 0.0284