2019 LSL to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2535 PGK

YEARLY LOW

0.1909 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2345 PGK

2019 LSL to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LSL to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 0.2535. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 0.1909.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0626 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2423 to the December average rate of 0.2365, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.2535 was down 9.29% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.2795, 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 1,268 PGK

2018 Average 1,249 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 954 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 313.19 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.2463

0.2228

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 0.2376, compared to 0.2313 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0063 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2376

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2313

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 0.0445 PGK (High: 0.2353 / Low: 0.1909). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0071 PGK (High: 0.2375 / Low: 0.2304).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0445

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0071

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0164 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0164

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.2423) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.2645), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0222 (-8.40%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.2423

2018 Avg (January) 0.2645

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2535	0.2324	0.2423
February	0.2531	0.2386	0.2443
March	0.2403	0.2301	0.2350
April	0.2421	0.2332	0.2385
May	0.2375	0.2304	0.2342
June	0.2394	0.2245	0.2316
July	0.2449	0.2372	0.2411
August	0.2376	0.2201	0.2247
September	0.2328	0.2236	0.2287
October	0.2334	0.2222	0.2278
November	0.2353	0.1909	0.2291
December	0.2435	0.2299	0.2365