YEARLY HIGH
4.8637 PGK
YEARLY LOW
3.9660 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.7719 PGK

2019 JOD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the JOD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 4.8637. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 3.9660.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8977 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.7398 to the December average rate of 4.8069, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 4.8637 was up 1.75% compared to the 2018 peak of 4.7801, 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 24,318 PGK
2018 Average 23,163 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 19,830 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,488.43 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

4.8136
4.7331
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 4.7544, compared to 4.7893 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0349 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.7544
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.7893

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 0.8950 PGK (High: 4.8610 / Low: 3.9660). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0149 PGK (High: 4.7506 / Low: 4.7357).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.8950
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0149

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0097 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0097

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 4.8069) against the same month in 2018 (average: 4.7435), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0634 (+1.34%).

2019 Avg (December) 4.8069
2018 Avg (December) 4.7435

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.7653 4.7124 4.7398
February 4.7506 4.7357 4.7444
March 4.7699 4.7438 4.7581
April 4.7878 4.7397 4.7591
May 4.7769 4.7390 4.7586
June 4.7796 4.7423 4.7665
July 4.7945 4.7531 4.7766
August 4.8613 4.7132 4.7918
September 4.8600 4.7637 4.7934
October 4.8228 4.7659 4.7884
November 4.8610 3.9660 4.7787
December 4.8637 4.7814 4.8069