YEARLY HIGH
8.9545 PGK
YEARLY LOW
7.3032 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.7882 PGK

2019 OMR to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the OMR to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 8.9545. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 7.3032.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6513 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.7367 to the December average rate of 8.8532, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 8.9545 was up 1.63% compared to the 2018 peak of 8.8105, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 44,773 PGK
2018 Average 42,692 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 36,516 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,256.62 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

8.8648
8.7251
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR 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 8.7578, compared to 8.8186 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0608 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.7578
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.8186

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 1.6497 PGK (High: 8.9529 / Low: 7.3032). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0265 PGK (High: 8.7531 / Low: 8.7266).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.6497
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0265

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0146 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0146

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 8.8532) against the same month in 2018 (average: 8.7442), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1090 (+1.25%).

2019 Avg (December) 8.8532
2018 Avg (December) 8.7442

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.7821 8.6857 8.7367
February 8.7531 8.7266 8.7417
March 8.7843 8.7319 8.7625
April 8.8108 8.7315 8.7645
May 8.7969 8.7270 8.7627
June 8.8011 8.7450 8.7786
July 8.8375 8.7533 8.7966
August 8.9514 8.7239 8.8209
September 8.9508 8.7594 8.8258
October 8.8817 8.7788 8.8149
November 8.9529 7.3032 8.8003
December 8.9545 8.8040 8.8532