2018 PGK to CAD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4081 CAD

YEARLY LOW

0.3804 CAD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3944 CAD

2018 PGK to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PGK to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 0.4081. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.3804.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0278 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3857 to the December average rate of 0.3995, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4081 was down 6.01% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4342, 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 2,041 CAD

2017 Average 2,035 CAD

Yearly Trough Low 1,902 CAD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 138.96 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4026

0.3842

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to CAD 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 0.3943, compared to 0.3945 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3943

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3945

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0214 CAD (High: 0.4017 / Low: 0.3804). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0063 CAD (High: 0.3967 / Low: 0.3904).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0214

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0063

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0085 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0085

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.4010) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4221), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0211 (-5.00%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.4010

2017 Avg (March) 0.4221

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3912	0.3822	0.3857
February	0.4017	0.3804	0.3910
March	0.4081	0.3968	0.4010
April	0.4003	0.3862	0.3926
May	0.3993	0.3891	0.3943
June	0.4072	0.3909	0.4010
July	0.4026	0.3957	0.3994
August	0.3974	0.3893	0.3942
September	0.3981	0.3870	0.3921
October	0.3931	0.3837	0.3888
November	0.3967	0.3904	0.3930
December	0.4048	0.3915	0.3995