YEARLY HIGH
0.5219 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.4067 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4252 AUD

2019 PGK to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PGK to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 0.5219. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.4067.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1152 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4155 to the December average rate of 0.4259, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.5219 was up 22.84% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.4248, 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 2,609 AUD
2018 Average 2,037 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 2,033 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 575.88 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.4371
0.4136
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 0.4199, compared to 0.4305 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0106 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4199
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4305

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 0.0973 AUD (High: 0.5219 / Low: 0.4245). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0071 AUD (High: 0.4223 / Low: 0.4152).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0973
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0071

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0069 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0069

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 0.4329) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.4109), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0220 (+5.35%).

2019 Avg (November) 0.4329
2018 Avg (November) 0.4109

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4295 0.4067 0.4155
February 0.4207 0.4099 0.4158
March 0.4223 0.4152 0.4185
April 0.4234 0.4112 0.4168
May 0.4315 0.4231 0.4268
June 0.4320 0.4205 0.4258
July 0.4311 0.4165 0.4230
August 0.4462 0.4308 0.4351
September 0.4378 0.4270 0.4324
October 0.4396 0.4257 0.4333
November 0.5219 0.4245 0.4329
December 0.4313 0.4172 0.4259