YEARLY HIGH
666.1627 BIF
YEARLY LOW
532.1203 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
544.3952 BIF

2019 PGK to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PGK to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 666.1627. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 532.1203.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 134.0424 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 536.6119 to the December average rate of 550.7777, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 666.1627 was up 19.51% compared to the 2018 peak of 557.4335, 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 3,330,814 BIF
2018 Average 2,704,573 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 2,660,602 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 670,212.13 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

554.9520
534.9447
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 541.3830, compared to 547.4074 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.0244 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 541.3830
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 547.4074

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 123.2848 BIF (High: 666.1627 / Low: 542.8779). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.6202 BIF (High: 546.1310 / Low: 540.5107).

November Spread (Volatile) ±123.2848
April Spread (Stable) ±5.6202

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 2.5070 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5070

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 553.2847) against the same month in 2018 (average: 536.0759), the exchange rate shifted by +17.2088 (+3.21%).

2019 Avg (November) 553.2847
2018 Avg (November) 536.0759

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 541.8836 532.1203 536.6119
February 544.9405 533.6048 538.9415
March 544.6244 534.8776 539.5159
April 546.1310 540.5107 543.0499
May 547.8357 541.4827 544.5677
June 551.4074 542.4184 545.6109
July 547.9290 541.2156 544.3306
August 546.9630 535.9884 543.2238
September 551.8373 535.3261 545.3275
October 553.1412 542.9358 547.5002
November 666.1627 542.8779 553.2847
December 555.2283 544.2625 550.7777