2018 PGK to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

557.4335 BIF

YEARLY LOW

528.7087 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

540.9627 BIF

2018 PGK to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PGK to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 9, valuing the pair at 557.4335. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 528.7087.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 28.7248 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 547.0975 to the December average rate of 536.9107, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 557.4335 was up 0.81% compared to the 2017 peak of 552.9646, 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 2,787,167 BIF

2017 Average 2,700,505 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 2,643,543 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 143,624.13 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

550.1054

532.9439

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to BIF 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 545.6839, compared to 536.2415 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 9.4424 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 545.6839

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 536.2415

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 16.4655 BIF (High: 557.4335 / Low: 540.9680). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.7524 BIF (High: 537.2460 / Low: 532.4937).

March Spread (Volatile) ±16.4655

September Spread (Stable) ±4.7524

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 3.2344 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.2344

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 547.9356) against the same month in 2017 (average: 534.9930), the exchange rate shifted by +12.9426 (+2.42%).

2018 Avg (March) 547.9356

2017 Avg (March) 534.9930

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	553.0055	542.7593	547.0975
February	555.8685	541.8557	548.6753
March	557.4335	540.9680	547.9356
April	553.0397	541.3004	545.8488
May	548.1298	537.0381	542.6144
June	549.1752	538.1369	541.9315
July	544.1557	535.5956	538.7779
August	542.0745	533.9083	536.5509
September	537.2460	532.4937	534.3740
October	543.8202	528.7087	534.7595
November	544.2279	529.1502	536.0759
December	544.9388	529.4564	536.9107