2018 FJD to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.6173 PGK

YEARLY LOW

1.5487 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.5787 PGK

2018 FJD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the FJD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 1.6173. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 27, dropping to 1.5487.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0686 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5949 to the December average rate of 1.5859, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.6173 was down 0.48% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.6251, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,087 PGK

2017 Average 7,746 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 7,744 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 343.13 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.5982

1.5586

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FJD 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 1.5853, compared to 1.5721 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0132 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5853

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5721

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0509 PGK (High: 1.6021 / Low: 1.5512). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0240 PGK (High: 1.5773 / Low: 1.5533).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0509

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0240

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0205 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0205

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1.5938) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.5363), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0575 (+3.74%).

2018 Avg (February) 1.5938

2017 Avg (February) 1.5363

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.6152	1.5731	1.5949
February	1.6173	1.5777	1.5938
March	1.6072	1.5689	1.5880
April	1.6094	1.5719	1.5906
May	1.5851	1.5560	1.5702
June	1.5961	1.5602	1.5743
July	1.5812	1.5532	1.5673
August	1.5846	1.5523	1.5680
September	1.5773	1.5533	1.5640
October	1.5750	1.5487	1.5619
November	1.6021	1.5512	1.5856
December	1.6056	1.5701	1.5859