YEARLY HIGH
1.0900 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.9665 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0372 PGK

2024 PEN to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the PEN to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 1.0900. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 16, dropping to 0.9665.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1235 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0007 to the December average rate of 1.0834, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 1.0900 was up 6.65% compared to the 2023 peak of 1.0220, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,450 PGK
2023 Average 4,818 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 4,832 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 617.46 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

1.0932
0.9757
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 1.0173, compared to 1.0572 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0399 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0173
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0572

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was March, with a trading range of 0.0555 PGK (High: 1.0411 / Low: 0.9855). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0205 PGK (High: 1.0770 / Low: 1.0566).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0555
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0205

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0152 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0152

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2024: 1.0834) against the same month in 2023 (average: 1.0013), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0821 (+8.20%).

2024 Avg (December) 1.0834
2023 Avg (December) 1.0013

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0239 0.9799 1.0007
February 1.0065 0.9665 0.9855
March 1.0411 0.9855 1.0226
April 1.0392 1.0083 1.0285
May 1.0515 1.0253 1.0394
June 1.0429 1.0038 1.0270
July 1.0539 1.0015 1.0361
August 1.0606 1.0186 1.0513
September 1.0701 1.0304 1.0505
October 1.0781 1.0424 1.0584
November 1.0770 1.0566 1.0635
December 1.0900 1.0646 1.0834