YEARLY HIGH
0.0436 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.0289 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0377 PGK

2019 HTG to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the HTG to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.0436. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 0.0289.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0147 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0431 to the December average rate of 0.0354, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0436 was down 14.63% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0511, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 218 PGK
2018 Average 244 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 145 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 73.46 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0439
0.0340
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 0.0399, compared to 0.0355 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0044 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0399
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0355

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 0.0065 PGK (High: 0.0354 / Low: 0.0289). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 PGK (High: 0.0362 / Low: 0.0357).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0065
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.0431) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0500), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0069 (-13.79%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.0431
2018 Avg (January) 0.0500

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0436 0.0427 0.0431
February 0.0432 0.0406 0.0413
March 0.0409 0.0401 0.0405
April 0.0402 0.0392 0.0398
May 0.0392 0.0369 0.0382
June 0.0372 0.0360 0.0364
July 0.0362 0.0357 0.0360
August 0.0361 0.0356 0.0357
September 0.0359 0.0351 0.0356
October 0.0357 0.0349 0.0353
November 0.0354 0.0289 0.0348
December 0.0362 0.0349 0.0354