2018 LYD to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.4517 PGK

YEARLY LOW

2.3648 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.4101 PGK

2018 LYD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LYD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 21, valuing the pair at 2.4517. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 2.3648.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0869 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3958 to the December average rate of 2.4099, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.4517 was up 3.08% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.3784, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,259 PGK

2017 Average 11,456 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 11,824 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 434.53 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.4478

2.3817

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD 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 2.4162, compared to 2.4041 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0121 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4162

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4041

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0578 PGK (High: 2.4226 / Low: 2.3648). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0213 PGK (High: 2.4141 / Low: 2.3928).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0578

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0213

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0316 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0316

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 2.4422) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.2659), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1763 (+7.78%).

2018 Avg (April) 2.4422

2017 Avg (April) 2.2659

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.4226	2.3648	2.3958
February	2.4452	2.4023	2.4193
March	2.4501	2.4023	2.4261
April	2.4517	2.4241	2.4422
May	2.4360	2.3888	2.4107
June	2.4300	2.3913	2.4032
July	2.4105	2.3779	2.3950
August	2.4042	2.3707	2.3872
September	2.4141	2.3928	2.4049
October	2.4363	2.4073	2.4215
November	2.4172	2.3864	2.4061
December	2.4274	2.3921	2.4099