2018 FKP to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

4.6662 PGK

YEARLY LOW

4.2038 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

4.3868 PGK

2018 FKP to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the FKP to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 4.6662. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 4.2038.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4624 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.4535 to the December average rate of 4.2651, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.6662 was up 6.56% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.3788, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 23,331 PGK

2017 Average 20,558 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 21,019 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,312.04 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4.5946

4.2278

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 4.4603, compared to 4.3133 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1469 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.4603

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.3133

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.2346 PGK (High: 4.5714 / Low: 4.3368). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0867 PGK (High: 4.3767 / Low: 4.2900).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2346

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0867

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1677 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1677

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 4.5640) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4.0658), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4982 (+12.25%).

2018 Avg (April) 4.5640

2017 Avg (April) 4.0658

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	4.5714	4.3368	4.4535
February	4.5982	4.3946	4.4938
March	4.5969	4.4074	4.5038
April	4.6662	4.4837	4.5640
May	4.4611	4.3244	4.3963
June	4.4288	4.2938	4.3502
July	4.3767	4.2900	4.3315
August	4.3218	4.2064	4.2584
September	4.4127	4.2630	4.3333
October	4.4373	4.2625	4.3608
November	4.4113	4.2729	4.3310
December	4.3177	4.2038	4.2651