YEARLY HIGH
0.7785 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.6705 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7422 BBD

2010 PGK to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the PGK to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 15, valuing the pair at 0.7785. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 9, dropping to 0.6705.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1081 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7446 to the December average rate of 0.7732, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,893 BBD
Yearly Average 3,711 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 3,352 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 540.27 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

0.7819
0.6782
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to BBD 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 0.7268, compared to 0.7575 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0306 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7268
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7575

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 0.0589 BBD (High: 0.7414 / Low: 0.6825). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0059 BBD (High: 0.7483 / Low: 0.7424).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0589
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0059

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0395 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0395

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for October 2010 is 0.7680.

2010 Avg (October) 0.7680
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7483 0.7424 0.7446
February 0.7457 0.7296 0.7374
March 0.7522 0.7287 0.7388
April 0.7583 0.7338 0.7464
May 0.7414 0.6825 0.7069
June 0.7278 0.6705 0.6869
July 0.7536 0.7261 0.7340
August 0.7605 0.7427 0.7482
September 0.7563 0.7446 0.7509
October 0.7785 0.7595 0.7680
November 0.7773 0.7657 0.7704
December 0.7770 0.7678 0.7732