YEARLY HIGH
4.5884 PGK
YEARLY LOW
3.6329 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.3215 PGK

2019 FKP to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the FKP to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 12, valuing the pair at 4.5884. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 3.6329.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9555 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.3406 to the December average rate of 4.4692, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 4.5884 was down 1.67% compared to the 2018 peak of 4.6662, 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 22,942 PGK
2018 Average 21,929 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 18,164 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,777.33 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

4.5034
4.0926
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 4.3630, compared to 4.2800 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0830 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.3630
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.2800

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 0.8213 PGK (High: 4.4542 / Low: 3.6329). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0723 PGK (High: 4.3095 / Low: 4.2372).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.8213
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0723

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0967 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0967

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 4.4692) against the same month in 2018 (average: 4.2651), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2041 (+4.79%).

2019 Avg (December) 4.4692
2018 Avg (December) 4.2651

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.4455 4.2134 4.3406
February 4.4830 4.3128 4.3781
March 4.4949 4.3729 4.4433
April 4.4470 4.3409 4.3935
May 4.4305 4.2594 4.3375
June 4.3095 4.2372 4.2848
July 4.2941 4.1047 4.2235
August 4.2000 4.0847 4.1268
September 4.2592 4.1064 4.1983
October 4.4355 4.1451 4.2975
November 4.4542 3.6329 4.3645
December 4.5884 4.4061 4.4692