YEARLY HIGH
0.1996 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.1606 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1932 PGK

2019 MDL to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the MDL to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.1996. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 0.1606.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0391 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1965 to the December average rate of 0.1975, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.1996 was down 0.51% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.2006, 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 998 PGK
2018 Average 978 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 803 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 195.27 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.1986
0.1853
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 0.1926, compared to 0.1937 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1926
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1937

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 0.0375 PGK (High: 0.1980 / Low: 0.1606). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 PGK (High: 0.1980 / Low: 0.1958).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0375
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0053 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0053

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 0.1975) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.1960), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0014 (+0.73%).

2019 Avg (December) 0.1975
2018 Avg (December) 0.1960

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1975 0.1950 0.1965
February 0.1980 0.1958 0.1969
March 0.1980 0.1945 0.1965
April 0.1949 0.1885 0.1912
May 0.1892 0.1852 0.1881
June 0.1873 0.1845 0.1864
July 0.1945 0.1878 0.1913
August 0.1958 0.1888 0.1927
September 0.1937 0.1892 0.1920
October 0.1984 0.1920 0.1944
November 0.1980 0.1606 0.1946
December 0.1996 0.1948 0.1975