2025 PGK to AFN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2025.
2025 PGK to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025
During 2025, the PGK to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 19.4149. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 15.1574.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.2575 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.1396 to the December average rate of 15.4533, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 19.4149 was down 2.60% compared to the 2024 peak of 19.9338, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PGK based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 17.6328, compared to 16.0855 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5473 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2025 was January, with a trading range of 2.2888 AFN (High: 19.4149 / Low: 17.1260). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4193 AFN (High: 15.5767 / Low: 15.1574).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2025. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.6895 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2025: 18.1396) against the same month in 2024 (average: 19.1605), the exchange rate shifted by -1.0210 (-5.33%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19.4149 | 17.1260 | 18.1396 |
| February | 18.6996 | 17.9496 | 18.2894 |
| March | 18.3045 | 17.0348 | 17.5999 |
| April | 17.8112 | 17.1594 | 17.5262 |
| May | 17.6184 | 16.6923 | 17.2418 |
| June | 17.2226 | 16.6822 | 16.9999 |
| July | 17.1274 | 16.5228 | 16.7564 |
| August | 17.0692 | 16.1612 | 16.5315 |
| September | 16.8168 | 16.0074 | 16.3069 |
| October | 16.4924 | 15.3361 | 15.7907 |
| November | 16.4524 | 15.4255 | 15.6741 |
| December | 15.5767 | 15.1574 | 15.4533 |