YEARLY HIGH
21.1554 ARS
YEARLY LOW
10.9748 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.2210 ARS

2019 PGK to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PGK to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 21.1554. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 10.9748.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.1805 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.1078 to the December average rate of 17.5449, the exchange rate registered a net change of 57.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 21.1554 was up 69.98% compared to the 2018 peak of 12.4458, 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 105,777 ARS
2018 Average 42,583 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 54,874 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 50,902.73 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

18.2838
10.4554
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to ARS 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 12.2879, compared to 16.1541 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.8662 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.2879
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.1541

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 4.6118 ARS (High: 17.7284 / Low: 13.1166). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2466 ARS (High: 11.2215 / Low: 10.9748).

August Spread (Volatile) ±4.6118
January Spread (Stable) ±0.2466

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.4051 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4051

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 17.6315) against the same month in 2018 (average: 10.8276), the exchange rate shifted by +6.8038 (+62.84%).

2019 Avg (November) 17.6315
2018 Avg (November) 10.8276

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.2215 10.9748 11.1078
February 11.7749 11.0340 11.3923
March 13.0082 11.8037 12.2360
April 13.6390 12.3246 12.7699
May 13.4228 13.1628 13.2910
June 13.3059 12.5074 12.9302
July 12.9919 12.2863 12.5251
August 17.7284 13.1166 15.3414
September 17.5061 16.2316 16.6578
October 17.7154 16.9208 17.2240
November 21.1554 17.2939 17.6315
December 17.6685 17.3463 17.5449