2019 LRD to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0214 PGK

YEARLY LOW

0.0143 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0184 PGK

2019 LRD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LRD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 0.0214. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 0.0143.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0071 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0211 to the December average rate of 0.0181, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0214 was down 19.52% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0266, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 107 PGK

2018 Average 115 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 71 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 35.48 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0216

0.0156

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.0199, compared to 0.0168 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0199

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0168

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 0.0035 PGK (High: 0.0178 / Low: 0.0143). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 PGK (High: 0.0209 / Low: 0.0208).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0035

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.0211) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0254), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0043 (-16.79%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.0211

2018 Avg (January) 0.0254

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0214	0.0209	0.0211
February	0.0209	0.0208	0.0209
March	0.0209	0.0207	0.0208
April	0.0207	0.0198	0.0203
May	0.0198	0.0177	0.0188
June	0.0177	0.0173	0.0174
July	0.0173	0.0167	0.0169
August	0.0167	0.0164	0.0167
September	0.0166	0.0162	0.0163
October	0.0162	0.0160	0.0161
November	0.0178	0.0143	0.0169
December	0.0184	0.0178	0.0181