YEARLY HIGH
0.6292 BZD
YEARLY LOW
0.5943 BZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6119 BZD

2018 PGK to BZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PGK to BZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 0.6292. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.5943.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0349 BZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6236 to the December average rate of 0.5988, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.6292 was down 1.77% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.6405, 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 3,146 BZD
2017 Average 3,153 BZD
Yearly Trough Low 2,972 BZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 174.46 BZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.6276
0.5962
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to BZD 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 0.6202, compared to 0.6037 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0165 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6202
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6037

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0123 BZD (High: 0.6184 / Low: 0.6061). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0039 BZD (High: 0.6025 / Low: 0.5986).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0123
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0039

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0051 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0051

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.6250) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.6357), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0107 (-1.69%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.6250
2017 Avg (February) 0.6357

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6280 0.6207 0.6236
February 0.6292 0.6196 0.6250
March 0.6291 0.6177 0.6233
April 0.6236 0.6162 0.6192
May 0.6187 0.6108 0.6157
June 0.6184 0.6061 0.6143
July 0.6137 0.6089 0.6114
August 0.6113 0.6055 0.6072
September 0.6095 0.6040 0.6050
October 0.6025 0.5986 0.5999
November 0.6032 0.5976 0.5998
December 0.6017 0.5943 0.5988