2019 PGK to BDT Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 PGK to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the PGK to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 30.1156. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 29, dropping to 24.5202.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.5955 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 24.9206 to the December average rate of 24.9020, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 30.1156 was up 15.27% compared to the 2018 peak of 26.1268, 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 2019.
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 24.9649, compared to 24.9315 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0335 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 5.5084 BDT (High: 30.1156 / Low: 24.6072). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1411 BDT (High: 24.9855 / Low: 24.8444).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and May, 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 0.1512 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 25.0532) against the same month in 2018 (average: 24.9514), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1018 (+0.41%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.0339 | 24.8102 | 24.9206 |
| February | 25.0332 | 24.8683 | 24.9512 |
| March | 24.9855 | 24.8444 | 24.9070 |
| April | 25.1073 | 24.8716 | 24.9946 |
| May | 25.1131 | 24.8834 | 25.0195 |
| June | 25.0701 | 24.8992 | 24.9967 |
| July | 25.0730 | 24.8613 | 24.9542 |
| August | 25.0341 | 24.5202 | 24.8684 |
| September | 25.0743 | 24.5202 | 24.8669 |
| October | 25.0616 | 24.7677 | 24.9441 |
| November | 30.1156 | 24.6072 | 25.0532 |
| December | 25.0152 | 24.5939 | 24.9020 |