YEARLY HIGH
0.1201 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.0955 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1159 PGK

2019 ETB to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ETB to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 0.1201. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 0.0955.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0245 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1186 to the December average rate of 0.1083, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.1201 was down 1.13% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.1214, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 600 PGK
2018 Average 594 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 478 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 122.60 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.1196
0.1072
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 0.1176, compared to 0.1142 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0034 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1176
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1142

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 0.0203 PGK (High: 0.1158 / Low: 0.0955). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 PGK (High: 0.1190 / Low: 0.1174).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0203
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0050 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0050

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.1186) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.1174), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0012 (+1.03%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.1186
2018 Avg (January) 0.1174

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1201 0.1177 0.1186
February 0.1192 0.1175 0.1182
March 0.1190 0.1174 0.1182
April 0.1179 0.1162 0.1172
May 0.1182 0.1159 0.1168
June 0.1182 0.1159 0.1167
July 0.1186 0.1160 0.1169
August 0.1175 0.1152 0.1164
September 0.1175 0.1144 0.1156
October 0.1162 0.1136 0.1148
November 0.1158 0.0955 0.1132
December 0.1121 0.1068 0.1083