2018 NPR to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0319 PGK

YEARLY LOW

0.0282 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0301 PGK

2018 NPR to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NPR to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.0319. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 9, dropping to 0.0282.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0037 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0317 to the December average rate of 0.0298, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0319 was down 0.14% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0320, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 160 PGK

2017 Average 153 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 141 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 18.72 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0320

0.0281

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 0.0309, compared to 0.0293 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0309

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0293

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0017 PGK (High: 0.0301 / Low: 0.0284). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 PGK (High: 0.0301 / Low: 0.0298).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0017

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0317) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0292), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0025 (+8.54%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0317

2017 Avg (January) 0.0292

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0319	0.0313	0.0317
February	0.0316	0.0306	0.0312
March	0.0313	0.0306	0.0310
April	0.0313	0.0304	0.0309
May	0.0306	0.0299	0.0302
June	0.0309	0.0299	0.0302
July	0.0301	0.0298	0.0299
August	0.0302	0.0292	0.0297
September	0.0292	0.0286	0.0288
October	0.0286	0.0282	0.0284
November	0.0301	0.0284	0.0292
December	0.0303	0.0291	0.0298