YEARLY HIGH
0.0651 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.0610 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0624 PGK

2018 PHP to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PHP to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.0651. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 16, dropping to 0.0610.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0041 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0638 to the December average rate of 0.0638, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0651 was down 2.09% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0665, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 PHP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 16,267 PGK
2017 Average 15,829 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 15,240 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,026.32 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0640
0.0614
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP 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 0.0624, compared to 0.0625 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0624
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0625

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0026 PGK (High: 0.0651 / Low: 0.0624). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 PGK (High: 0.0626 / Low: 0.0619).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0026
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0638) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0639), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-0.09%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0638
2017 Avg (January) 0.0639

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0651 0.0624 0.0638
February 0.0628 0.0611 0.0620
March 0.0622 0.0612 0.0619
April 0.0632 0.0617 0.0624
May 0.0630 0.0619 0.0625
June 0.0632 0.0610 0.0616
July 0.0621 0.0613 0.0616
August 0.0626 0.0619 0.0621
September 0.0621 0.0612 0.0616
October 0.0628 0.0615 0.0621
November 0.0646 0.0627 0.0636
December 0.0647 0.0631 0.0638