2018 JPY to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0310 PGK

YEARLY LOW

0.0285 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0298 PGK

2018 JPY to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JPY to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 24, valuing the pair at 0.0310. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.0285.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0026 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0290 to the December average rate of 0.0300, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0310 was up 2.79% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0302, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 15,518 PGK

2017 Average 14,225 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 14,232 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,285.96 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0306

0.0289

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JPY 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 0.0298, compared to 0.0297 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0298

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0297

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0013 PGK (High: 0.0308 / Low: 0.0295). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 PGK (High: 0.0300 / Low: 0.0294).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0013

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.0304) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0281), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0023 (+8.36%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.0304

2017 Avg (March) 0.0281

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0296	0.0285	0.0290
February	0.0304	0.0291	0.0298
March	0.0310	0.0299	0.0304
April	0.0306	0.0298	0.0302
May	0.0302	0.0294	0.0298
June	0.0303	0.0294	0.0297
July	0.0298	0.0291	0.0295
August	0.0301	0.0295	0.0298
September	0.0301	0.0291	0.0297
October	0.0300	0.0292	0.0297
November	0.0300	0.0294	0.0296
December	0.0308	0.0295	0.0300