YEARLY HIGH
0.2149 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.1743 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2014 PGK

2019 EGP to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the EGP to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 0.2149. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 0.1743.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0406 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1882 to the December average rate of 0.2119, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.2149 was up 13.37% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.1896, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,075 PGK
2018 Average 923 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 872 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 202.81 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.2143
0.1858
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 0.1950, compared to 0.2079 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0129 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1950
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2079

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 0.0397 PGK (High: 0.2140 / Low: 0.1743). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 PGK (High: 0.2048 / Low: 0.2031).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0397
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

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 2019: 0.2119) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.1880), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0239 (+12.74%).

2019 Avg (December) 0.2119
2018 Avg (December) 0.1880

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1913 0.1864 0.1882
February 0.1925 0.1904 0.1915
March 0.1958 0.1921 0.1942
April 0.1967 0.1943 0.1956
May 0.2021 0.1958 0.1982
June 0.2029 0.2008 0.2021
July 0.2048 0.2031 0.2039
August 0.2082 0.2016 0.2050
September 0.2095 0.2043 0.2073
October 0.2111 0.2075 0.2090
November 0.2140 0.1743 0.2101
December 0.2149 0.2100 0.2119