YEARLY HIGH
0.0310 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.0245 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0301 PGK

2019 NPR to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the NPR to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 16, valuing the pair at 0.0310. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 0.0245.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0065 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0298 to the December average rate of 0.0299, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0310 was down 3.04% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0319, 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 155 PGK
2018 Average 150 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 123 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32.25 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0309
0.0295
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 0.0301, compared to 0.0300 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0301
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0300

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 0.0057 PGK (High: 0.0302 / Low: 0.0245). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 PGK (High: 0.0310 / Low: 0.0306).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0057
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 July and August, 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 (July 2019: 0.0308) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0299), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0009 (+2.93%).

2019 Avg (July) 0.0308
2018 Avg (July) 0.0299

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0303 0.0295 0.0298
February 0.0299 0.0293 0.0296
March 0.0308 0.0297 0.0303
April 0.0306 0.0300 0.0303
May 0.0304 0.0299 0.0302
June 0.0306 0.0302 0.0304
July 0.0310 0.0306 0.0308
August 0.0307 0.0295 0.0299
September 0.0301 0.0294 0.0298
October 0.0302 0.0297 0.0299
November 0.0302 0.0245 0.0296
December 0.0303 0.0296 0.0299