YEARLY HIGH
0.0512 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.0451 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0481 PGK

2018 INR to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the INR to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 0.0512. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 9, dropping to 0.0451.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0060 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0506 to the December average rate of 0.0476, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0512 was down 0.19% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0513, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 12,791 PGK
2017 Average 12,254 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 11,284 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,507.27 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0512
0.0450
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR 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 0.0494, compared to 0.0469 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0494
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0469

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0024 PGK (High: 0.0480 / Low: 0.0457). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 PGK (High: 0.0481 / Low: 0.0475).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0024
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0506) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0467), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0040 (+8.53%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0506
2017 Avg (January) 0.0467

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0512 0.0503 0.0506
February 0.0504 0.0490 0.0499
March 0.0500 0.0490 0.0496
April 0.0502 0.0486 0.0494
May 0.0489 0.0478 0.0484
June 0.0496 0.0477 0.0483
July 0.0481 0.0475 0.0479
August 0.0484 0.0466 0.0476
September 0.0467 0.0456 0.0461
October 0.0458 0.0451 0.0455
November 0.0480 0.0457 0.0467
December 0.0486 0.0463 0.0476