2018 LSL to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2795 PGK

YEARLY LOW

0.2133 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2499 PGK

2018 LSL to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LSL to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 0.2795. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 0.2133.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0662 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2645 to the December average rate of 0.2361, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2795 was up 6.87% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2615, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,397 PGK

2017 Average 1,199 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 1,067 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 330.79 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2766

0.2209

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 0.2640, compared to 0.2357 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0283 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2640

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2357

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0240 PGK (High: 0.2616 / Low: 0.2376). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0102 PGK (High: 0.2782 / Low: 0.2681).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0240

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0102

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0132 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0132

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.2719) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2393), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0325 (+13.60%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.2719

2017 Avg (February) 0.2393

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2720	0.2595	0.2645
February	0.2795	0.2637	0.2719
March	0.2782	0.2681	0.2719
April	0.2750	0.2614	0.2684
May	0.2678	0.2563	0.2604
June	0.2616	0.2376	0.2471
July	0.2511	0.2372	0.2452
August	0.2503	0.2268	0.2385
September	0.2358	0.2133	0.2255
October	0.2360	0.2255	0.2306
November	0.2450	0.2314	0.2383
December	0.2465	0.2312	0.2361