2018 MAD to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3563 PGK

YEARLY LOW

0.3411 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3502 PGK

2018 MAD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MAD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 19, valuing the pair at 0.3563. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 29, dropping to 0.3411.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0152 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3483 to the December average rate of 0.3529, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3563 was up 2.74% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3468, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,781 PGK

2017 Average 1,645 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 1,705 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 76.16 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3541

0.3437

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD 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 0.3488, compared to 0.3515 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3488

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3515

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0104 PGK (High: 0.3515 / Low: 0.3411). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0042 PGK (High: 0.3493 / Low: 0.3451).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0104

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0042

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 0.0057 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0057

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.3530) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3393), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0137 (+4.03%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.3530

2017 Avg (November) 0.3393

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3516	0.3440	0.3483
February	0.3539	0.3450	0.3500
March	0.3549	0.3473	0.3510
April	0.3552	0.3497	0.3524
May	0.3515	0.3411	0.3466
June	0.3491	0.3411	0.3446
July	0.3493	0.3451	0.3476
August	0.3534	0.3461	0.3490
September	0.3558	0.3496	0.3533
October	0.3557	0.3504	0.3532
November	0.3563	0.3498	0.3530
December	0.3555	0.3484	0.3529