2018 PGK to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

22.8782 AFN

YEARLY LOW

19.0996 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

22.0198 AFN

2018 PGK to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PGK to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 17, valuing the pair at 22.8782. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 19.0996.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.7786 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.6558 to the December average rate of 22.4533, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 22.8782 was up 5.04% compared to the 2017 peak of 21.7812, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 114,391 AFN

2017 Average 106,501 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 95,498 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,892.88 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

22.7154

21.4395

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to AFN 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 21.6705, compared to 22.3691 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6986 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.6705

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.3691

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 3.5583 AFN (High: 22.6579 / Low: 19.0996). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3111 AFN (High: 22.7083 / Low: 22.3972).

November Spread (Volatile) ±3.5583

October Spread (Stable) ±0.3111

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1868 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1868

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 22.5685) against the same month in 2017 (average: 21.4140), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1545 (+5.39%).

2018 Avg (September) 22.5685

2017 Avg (September) 21.4140

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	21.8974	21.4599	21.6558
February	21.7681	21.3905	21.5602
March	21.7449	21.3425	21.5458
April	21.7185	21.3229	21.5595
May	21.9987	21.5023	21.7693
June	22.3220	21.5108	21.9324
July	22.4786	21.7044	22.1659
August	22.1868	21.8646	21.9791
September	22.8782	22.1542	22.5685
October	22.7083	22.3972	22.6091
November	22.6579	19.0996	22.4386
December	22.6334	22.1754	22.4533