YEARLY HIGH
4.7801 PGK
YEARLY LOW
4.5032 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.6320 PGK

2018 JOD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JOD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 4.7801. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 4.5032.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2770 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.5416 to the December average rate of 4.7435, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.7801 was up 3.15% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.6344, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 23,901 PGK
2017 Average 22,489 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 22,516 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,384.93 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4.7644
4.5134
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JOD 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 4.5682, compared to 4.6959 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1277 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.5682
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.6959

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0915 PGK (High: 4.6751 / Low: 4.5836). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0299 PGK (High: 4.6460 / Low: 4.6160).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0915
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0299

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0073 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0073

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 4.7435) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4.5358), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2076 (+4.58%).

2018 Avg (December) 4.7435
2017 Avg (December) 4.5358

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.5813 4.5169 4.5416
February 4.5765 4.5032 4.5343
March 4.5911 4.5063 4.5456
April 4.5972 4.5440 4.5751
May 4.6363 4.5826 4.6020
June 4.6751 4.5836 4.6103
July 4.6460 4.6160 4.6334
August 4.6792 4.6356 4.6633
September 4.6921 4.6499 4.6819
October 4.7337 4.7033 4.7213
November 4.7509 4.6957 4.7319
December 4.7801 4.7169 4.7435