2019 ILS to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9952 PGK

YEARLY LOW

0.8096 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9499 PGK

2019 ILS to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ILS to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 19, valuing the pair at 0.9952. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 0.8096.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1856 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9125 to the December average rate of 0.9810, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.9952 was up 4.76% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.9499, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,976 PGK

2018 Average 4,574 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 4,048 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 927.89 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.9879

0.9057

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS 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 0.9320, compared to 0.9678 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0358 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9320

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9678

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 0.1856 PGK (High: 0.9952 / Low: 0.8096). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0117 PGK (High: 0.9338 / Low: 0.9220).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1856

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0117

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 0.9723) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.9062), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0661 (+7.29%).

2019 Avg (November) 0.9723

2018 Avg (November) 0.9062

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9312	0.8989	0.9125
February	0.9338	0.9220	0.9283
March	0.9393	0.9260	0.9325
April	0.9517	0.9279	0.9389
May	0.9469	0.9301	0.9399
June	0.9495	0.9267	0.9397
July	0.9690	0.9470	0.9553
August	0.9779	0.9515	0.9676
September	0.9813	0.9548	0.9654
October	0.9794	0.9552	0.9649
November	0.9952	0.8096	0.9723
December	0.9924	0.9729	0.9810