YEARLY HIGH
2.4595 PGK
YEARLY LOW
1.9993 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.4197 PGK

2019 LYD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LYD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 2.4595. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 1.9993.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4602 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4235 to the December average rate of 2.4303, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 2.4595 was up 0.32% compared to the 2018 peak of 2.4517, 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 12,297 PGK
2018 Average 12,050 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 9,997 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,300.75 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

2.4328
2.4038
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 2.4233, compared to 2.4160 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0073 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4233
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4160

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 0.4538 PGK (High: 2.4531 / Low: 1.9993). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0190 PGK (High: 2.4362 / Low: 2.4173).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.4538
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0190

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0081 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0081

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 2.4303) against the same month in 2018 (average: 2.4099), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0204 (+0.85%).

2019 Avg (December) 2.4303
2018 Avg (December) 2.4099

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4374 2.4086 2.4235
February 2.4362 2.4173 2.4251
March 2.4429 2.4136 2.4303
April 2.4317 2.4077 2.4243
May 2.4299 2.4062 2.4162
June 2.4380 2.4083 2.4205
July 2.4344 2.3988 2.4204
August 2.4452 2.4021 2.4170
September 2.4297 2.3954 2.4094
October 2.4251 2.3887 2.4062
November 2.4531 1.9993 2.4126
December 2.4595 2.4128 2.4303