2018 PGK to BDT Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 PGK to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the PGK to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 26.1268. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 24.6899.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4369 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.7657 to the December average rate of 24.9084, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 26.1268 was down 1.57% compared to the 2017 peak of 26.5441, 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 2018.
PGK to BDT 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 25.8236, compared to 25.2240 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5996 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.6283 BDT (High: 26.0625 / Low: 25.4341). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2281 BDT (High: 25.4138 / Low: 25.1857).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.2347 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 25.8649) against the same month in 2017 (average: 25.2707), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5942 (+2.35%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.0037 | 25.5697 | 25.7657 |
| February | 26.1268 | 25.5957 | 25.8649 |
| March | 26.0704 | 25.4886 | 25.7808 |
| April | 26.0625 | 25.4341 | 25.7567 |
| May | 26.0855 | 25.7101 | 25.9336 |
| June | 26.0446 | 25.4816 | 25.8401 |
| July | 25.7488 | 25.4758 | 25.6137 |
| August | 25.6975 | 25.2356 | 25.4416 |
| September | 25.4138 | 25.1857 | 25.2429 |
| October | 25.5600 | 24.9408 | 25.1862 |
| November | 25.1660 | 24.7517 | 24.9514 |
| December | 25.0206 | 24.6899 | 24.9084 |