YEARLY HIGH
1.8587 PGK
YEARLY LOW
1.2816 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5704 PGK

2019 FJD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the FJD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 15, valuing the pair at 1.8587. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 1.2816.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5771 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5840 to the December average rate of 1.5730, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.8587 was up 14.92% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.6173, 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 9,294 PGK
2018 Average 7,893 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 6,408 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,885.49 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.5900
1.5430
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 1.5779, compared to 1.5628 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0151 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5779
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5628

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was September, with a trading range of 0.3216 PGK (High: 1.8587 / Low: 1.5372). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0151 PGK (High: 1.5697 / Low: 1.5546).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.3216
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0151

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0219 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0219

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2019: 1.5662) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.5640), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0022 (+0.14%).

2019 Avg (September) 1.5662
2018 Avg (September) 1.5640

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6105 1.5664 1.5840
February 1.5972 1.5748 1.5861
March 1.5956 1.5750 1.5852
April 1.5893 1.5549 1.5792
May 1.5697 1.5546 1.5623
June 1.5868 1.5541 1.5707
July 1.6027 1.5649 1.5817
August 1.5751 1.5321 1.5598
September 1.8587 1.5372 1.5662
October 1.5674 1.5310 1.5469
November 1.5776 1.2816 1.5494
December 1.5962 1.5592 1.5730