2018 HKD to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4332 PGK

YEARLY LOW

0.4077 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4194 PGK

2018 HKD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HKD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.4332. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 10, dropping to 0.4077.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0255 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4121 to the December average rate of 0.4304, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4332 was up 2.30% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4234, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 10,829 PGK

2017 Average 10,233 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 10,192 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 636.38 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4323

0.4092

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HKD 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 0.4135, compared to 0.4252 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0117 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4135

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4252

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0084 PGK (High: 0.4228 / Low: 0.4143). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0025 PGK (High: 0.4200 / Low: 0.4175).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0084

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0025

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.4304) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4118), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0186 (+4.53%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.4304

2017 Avg (December) 0.4118

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4152	0.4097	0.4121
February	0.4150	0.4083	0.4113
March	0.4150	0.4077	0.4111
April	0.4156	0.4108	0.4136
May	0.4191	0.4142	0.4160
June	0.4228	0.4143	0.4170
July	0.4200	0.4175	0.4189
August	0.4229	0.4191	0.4216
September	0.4260	0.4203	0.4240
October	0.4290	0.4255	0.4274
November	0.4307	0.4258	0.4288
December	0.4332	0.4287	0.4304