YEARLY HIGH
0.4703 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.3809 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3922 CAD

2019 PGK to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PGK to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 0.4703. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.3809.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0894 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3954 to the December average rate of 0.3864, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.4703 was up 15.23% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.4081, 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 2,352 CAD
2018 Average 1,972 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 1,904 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 447.17 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.4001
0.3851
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 0.3955, compared to 0.3890 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0065 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3955
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3890

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 0.0867 CAD (High: 0.4703 / Low: 0.3836). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0040 CAD (High: 0.4007 / Low: 0.3968).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0867
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0040

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0065 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0065

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 0.3912) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.3930), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0019 (-0.47%).

2019 Avg (November) 0.3912
2018 Avg (November) 0.3930

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4054 0.3882 0.3954
February 0.3955 0.3892 0.3922
March 0.3993 0.3937 0.3962
April 0.4008 0.3931 0.3967
May 0.4007 0.3968 0.3989
June 0.4022 0.3866 0.3933
July 0.3904 0.3837 0.3868
August 0.3985 0.3854 0.3910
September 0.3921 0.3838 0.3898
October 0.3930 0.3827 0.3886
November 0.4703 0.3836 0.3912
December 0.3912 0.3809 0.3864