YEARLY HIGH
772.4976 BIF
YEARLY LOW
715.1542 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
741.3462 BIF

2024 PGK to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the PGK to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 772.4976. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 14, dropping to 715.1542.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 57.3434 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 764.2822 to the December average rate of 729.1355, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 772.4976 was down 4.37% compared to the 2023 peak of 807.8125, 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 3,862,488 BIF
2023 Average 3,531,031 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 3,575,771 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 286,717.15 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

768.0584
722.7442
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 750.9580, compared to 731.7345 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 19.2234 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 750.9580
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 731.7345

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was December, with a trading range of 26.0036 BIF (High: 742.2827 / Low: 716.2790). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.0028 BIF (High: 743.3683 / Low: 737.3654).

December Spread (Volatile) ±26.0036
May Spread (Stable) ±6.0028

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2024. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 9.8478 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.8478

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2024: 764.2822) against the same month in 2023 (average: 587.2690), the exchange rate shifted by +177.0132 (+30.14%).

2024 Avg (January) 764.2822
2023 Avg (January) 587.2690

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 772.4976 753.3911 764.2822
February 768.3022 749.4140 758.0162
March 768.6224 747.7388 753.1738
April 757.4296 742.7162 749.8591
May 743.3683 737.3654 740.0113
June 749.5024 734.3337 740.4051
July 747.9445 733.0232 738.3558
August 754.4361 728.6049 733.6591
September 740.5944 725.8186 730.8939
October 750.0645 725.0264 731.8426
November 735.0463 715.1542 726.5204
December 742.2827 716.2790 729.1355