2018 MDL to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2006 PGK

YEARLY LOW

0.1876 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1956 PGK

2018 MDL to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MDL to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 9, valuing the pair at 0.2006. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 0.1876.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0130 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1902 to the December average rate of 0.1960, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2006 was up 6.23% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1889, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,003 PGK

2017 Average 867 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 938 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 65.04 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1998

0.1893

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 0.1941, compared to 0.1971 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0030 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1941

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1971

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0066 PGK (High: 0.1993 / Low: 0.1928). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0025 PGK (High: 0.1957 / Low: 0.1932).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0066

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0025

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.1990) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1780), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0209 (+11.75%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.1990

2017 Avg (August) 0.1780

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1932	0.1876	0.1902
February	0.1960	0.1902	0.1929
March	0.1970	0.1914	0.1946
April	0.1987	0.1956	0.1973
May	0.1993	0.1928	0.1958
June	0.1957	0.1932	0.1940
July	0.1987	0.1940	0.1968
August	0.2006	0.1972	0.1990
September	0.1996	0.1962	0.1977
October	0.1987	0.1942	0.1969
November	0.1983	0.1945	0.1962
December	0.1997	0.1940	0.1960