2018 LKR to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0211 PGK

YEARLY LOW

0.0185 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0203 PGK

2018 LKR to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LKR to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.0211. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.0185.

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 0.0210 to the December average rate of 0.0187, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0211 was down 2.70% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0217, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 105 PGK

2017 Average 105 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 92 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 13.07 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0212

0.0184

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LKR 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 0.0207, compared to 0.0198 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0207

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0198

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0010 PGK (High: 0.0206 / Low: 0.0196). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 PGK (High: 0.0207 / Low: 0.0205).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0210) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0212), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-1.06%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0210

2017 Avg (January) 0.0212

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0211	0.0208	0.0210
February	0.0210	0.0206	0.0208
March	0.0208	0.0205	0.0207
April	0.0210	0.0206	0.0208
May	0.0208	0.0206	0.0207
June	0.0209	0.0204	0.0206
July	0.0208	0.0206	0.0206
August	0.0207	0.0205	0.0206
September	0.0206	0.0196	0.0201
October	0.0198	0.0192	0.0196
November	0.0195	0.0187	0.0191
December	0.0189	0.0185	0.0187