YEARLY HIGH
1.4922 BRL
YEARLY LOW
1.0777 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1659 BRL

2019 PGK to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PGK to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 1.4922. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 1.0777.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4145 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1117 to the December average rate of 1.2055, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.4922 was up 17.75% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.2672, 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 7,461 BRL
2018 Average 5,553 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 5,389 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,072.34 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.2409
1.0928
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to BRL 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 1.1402, compared to 1.1916 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0514 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1402
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1916

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 0.3202 BRL (High: 1.4922 / Low: 1.1720). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0318 BRL (High: 1.1188 / Low: 1.0870).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.3202
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0318

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0419 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0419

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 1.2286) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.1251), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1034 (+9.19%).

2019 Avg (November) 1.2286
2018 Avg (November) 1.1251

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1549 1.0777 1.1117
February 1.1188 1.0870 1.1052
March 1.1839 1.1186 1.1398
April 1.1854 1.1335 1.1558
May 1.2142 1.1624 1.1852
June 1.1655 1.1288 1.1433
July 1.1348 1.0948 1.1158
August 1.2352 1.1367 1.1843
September 1.2313 1.1883 1.2127
October 1.2306 1.1740 1.2028
November 1.4922 1.1720 1.2286
December 1.2405 1.1741 1.2055