YEARLY HIGH
22.5967 BTN
YEARLY LOW
20.8296 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
21.5010 BTN

2024 PGK to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the PGK to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 22.5967. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 14, dropping to 20.8296.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7671 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.2585 to the December average rate of 21.0130, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 22.5967 was down 4.30% compared to the 2023 peak of 23.6121, 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 112,983 BTN
2023 Average 114,639 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 104,148 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,835.33 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

22.3867
20.8487
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to BTN 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 21.8152, compared to 21.1867 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6286 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.8152
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.1867

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was August, with a trading range of 0.7663 BTN (High: 21.9735 / Low: 21.2072). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2548 BTN (High: 21.0844 / Low: 20.8296).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.7663
November Spread (Stable) ±0.2548

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 0.3180 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3180

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2024: 22.2585) against the same month in 2023 (average: 23.2259), the exchange rate shifted by -0.9674 (-4.17%).

2024 Avg (January) 22.2585
2023 Avg (January) 23.2259

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 22.5967 21.9864 22.2585
February 22.2726 21.7498 21.9969
March 22.2134 21.6263 21.8452
April 22.0798 21.5864 21.8106
May 21.7437 21.3336 21.4925
June 21.7852 21.3261 21.4877
July 21.6912 21.2934 21.4335
August 21.9735 21.2072 21.3485
September 21.4023 20.9468 21.1673
October 21.4015 20.9587 21.1809
November 21.0844 20.8296 20.9768
December 21.4755 20.9435 21.0130