YEARLY HIGH
0.0130 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.0116 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0122 PGK

2018 HUF to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HUF to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.0130. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 28, dropping to 0.0116.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0015 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0127 to the December average rate of 0.0119, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0130 was up 3.14% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0126, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 HUF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 13,043 PGK
2017 Average 11,661 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 11,560 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,483.20 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0129
0.0117
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HUF 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 0.0125, compared to 0.0119 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0125
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0119

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0007 PGK (High: 0.0125 / Low: 0.0117). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 PGK (High: 0.0129 / Low: 0.0125).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0127) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0109), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0018 (+16.85%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0127
2017 Avg (February) 0.0109

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0129 0.0124 0.0127
February 0.0130 0.0124 0.0127
March 0.0129 0.0125 0.0127
April 0.0130 0.0126 0.0128
May 0.0125 0.0117 0.0122
June 0.0121 0.0116 0.0118
July 0.0120 0.0116 0.0118
August 0.0120 0.0116 0.0118
September 0.0121 0.0117 0.0119
October 0.0121 0.0117 0.0119
November 0.0120 0.0117 0.0118
December 0.0121 0.0117 0.0119