2018 PGK to AUD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4248 AUD

YEARLY LOW

0.3835 AUD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4074 AUD

2018 PGK to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PGK to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 9, valuing the pair at 0.4248. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 30, dropping to 0.3835.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0413 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3901 to the December average rate of 0.4149, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4248 was down 2.82% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4371, 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 2,124 AUD

2017 Average 2,045 AUD

Yearly Trough Low 1,917 AUD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 206.74 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4234

0.3871

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to AUD 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 0.4002, compared to 0.4146 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0144 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4002

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4146

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0226 AUD (High: 0.4231 / Low: 0.4005). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0078 AUD (High: 0.4145 / Low: 0.4068).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0226

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0078

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0095 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0095

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.4181) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3919), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0262 (+6.70%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.4181

2017 Avg (September) 0.3919

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3994	0.3835	0.3901
February	0.4032	0.3859	0.3951
March	0.4054	0.3934	0.3999
April	0.4075	0.3953	0.4012
May	0.4124	0.4023	0.4068
June	0.4151	0.3983	0.4079
July	0.4145	0.4068	0.4107
August	0.4195	0.4068	0.4125
September	0.4248	0.4124	0.4181
October	0.4241	0.4143	0.4204
November	0.4169	0.4055	0.4109
December	0.4231	0.4005	0.4149