2018 GTQ to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4437 PGK

YEARLY LOW

0.4300 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4369 PGK

2018 GTQ to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GTQ to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 0.4437. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 24, dropping to 0.4300.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0137 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4383 to the December average rate of 0.4354, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4437 was down 1.02% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4483, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,218 PGK

2017 Average 2,170 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 2,150 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 68.27 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4417

0.4328

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 0.4374, compared to 0.4363 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4374

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4363

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0098 PGK (High: 0.4437 / Low: 0.4338). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 PGK (High: 0.4395 / Low: 0.4367).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0098

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0028

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0069 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0069

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 0.4367) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4343), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0024 (+0.56%).

2018 Avg (June) 0.4367

2017 Avg (June) 0.4343

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4401	0.4355	0.4383
February	0.4408	0.4336	0.4370
March	0.4388	0.4323	0.4356
April	0.4398	0.4346	0.4378
May	0.4431	0.4361	0.4388
June	0.4437	0.4338	0.4367
July	0.4395	0.4367	0.4386
August	0.4431	0.4377	0.4409
September	0.4383	0.4307	0.4340
October	0.4358	0.4300	0.4336
November	0.4372	0.4314	0.4355
December	0.4385	0.4328	0.4354