2018 NAD to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2813 PGK

YEARLY LOW

0.2195 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2499 PGK

2018 NAD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NAD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 0.2813. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 0.2195.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0617 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2645 to the December average rate of 0.2365, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2813 was up 7.55% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2615, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,406 PGK

2017 Average 1,200 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 1,098 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 308.65 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2765

0.2229

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 0.2642, compared to 0.2356 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0286 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2642

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2356

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0239 PGK (High: 0.2616 / Low: 0.2377). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0100 PGK (High: 0.2360 / Low: 0.2260).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0239

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0100

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0135 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0135

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.2720) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2395), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0326 (+13.60%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.2720

2017 Avg (February) 0.2395

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2731	0.2595	0.2645
February	0.2813	0.2637	0.2720
March	0.2782	0.2681	0.2720
April	0.2749	0.2617	0.2682
May	0.2679	0.2563	0.2609
June	0.2616	0.2377	0.2474
July	0.2511	0.2373	0.2443
August	0.2501	0.2274	0.2364
September	0.2356	0.2195	0.2274
October	0.2360	0.2260	0.2309
November	0.2450	0.2314	0.2382
December	0.2463	0.2311	0.2365