YEARLY HIGH
0.0166 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.0135 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0162 PGK

2019 GYD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the GYD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 0.0166. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 0.0135.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0031 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0161 to the December average rate of 0.0163, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0166 was up 2.20% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0162, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 83 PGK
2018 Average 79 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 67 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15.39 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0163
0.0161
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD 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 0.0161, compared to 0.0163 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) 0.0161
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0163

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 0.0030 PGK (High: 0.0165 / Low: 0.0135). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 PGK (High: 0.0161 / Low: 0.0161).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0030
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 0.0163) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0161), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+1.39%).

2019 Avg (December) 0.0163
2018 Avg (December) 0.0161

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0162 0.0160 0.0161
February 0.0161 0.0161 0.0161
March 0.0162 0.0161 0.0162
April 0.0162 0.0160 0.0161
May 0.0162 0.0161 0.0161
June 0.0162 0.0161 0.0162
July 0.0163 0.0161 0.0162
August 0.0165 0.0162 0.0163
September 0.0165 0.0162 0.0163
October 0.0164 0.0162 0.0163
November 0.0165 0.0135 0.0162
December 0.0166 0.0162 0.0163