2019 LKR to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0194 PGK

YEARLY LOW

0.0156 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0189 PGK

2019 LKR to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LKR to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 18, valuing the pair at 0.0194. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 0.0156.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0037 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0185 to the December average rate of 0.0188, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0194 was down 8.04% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0211, 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 97 PGK

2018 Average 101 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 78 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 18.70 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0194

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 0.0190, compared to 0.0189 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) 0.0190

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0189

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 0.0036 PGK (High: 0.0192 / Low: 0.0156). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 PGK (High: 0.0192 / Low: 0.0191).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0036

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2019: 0.0193) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0208), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0015 (-7.12%).

2019 Avg (April) 0.0193

2018 Avg (April) 0.0208

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0190	0.0184	0.0185
February	0.0191	0.0187	0.0189
March	0.0192	0.0187	0.0189
April	0.0194	0.0191	0.0193
May	0.0192	0.0189	0.0191
June	0.0192	0.0191	0.0191
July	0.0193	0.0192	0.0192
August	0.0193	0.0188	0.0191
September	0.0191	0.0186	0.0188
October	0.0188	0.0186	0.0187
November	0.0192	0.0156	0.0188
December	0.0190	0.0187	0.0188