YEARLY HIGH
0.0595 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.0550 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0574 PGK

2025 GMD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the GMD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 30, valuing the pair at 0.0595. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 0.0550.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0045 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0560 to the December average rate of 0.0581, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 0.0595 was up 2.08% compared to the 2024 peak of 0.0583, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 298 PGK
2024 Average 283 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 275 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22.59 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

0.0585
0.0558
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 0.0568, compared to 0.0580 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0568
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0580

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was September, with a trading range of 0.0029 PGK (High: 0.0594 / Low: 0.0565). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 PGK (High: 0.0585 / Low: 0.0571).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0029
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2025: 0.0579) against the same month in 2024 (average: 0.0562), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0017 (+2.98%).

2025 Avg (August) 0.0579
2024 Avg (August) 0.0562

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0577 0.0550 0.0560
February 0.0571 0.0552 0.0561
March 0.0581 0.0558 0.0568
April 0.0583 0.0563 0.0571
May 0.0579 0.0561 0.0568
June 0.0592 0.0567 0.0580
July 0.0585 0.0571 0.0578
August 0.0595 0.0570 0.0579
September 0.0594 0.0565 0.0579
October 0.0594 0.0569 0.0583
November 0.0591 0.0574 0.0579
December 0.0588 0.0571 0.0581