YEARLY HIGH
591.4306 CDF
YEARLY LOW
481.6282 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
488.5450 CDF

2019 PGK to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PGK to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 591.4306. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 29, dropping to 481.6282.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 109.8024 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 486.0094 to the December average rate of 492.3683, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 591.4306 was up 16.93% compared to the 2018 peak of 505.7903, 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 2,957,153 CDF
2018 Average 2,463,741 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 2,408,141 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 549,011.85 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

493.0938
484.3875
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to CDF 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 486.7521, compared to 490.3379 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.5858 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 486.7521
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 490.3379

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 108.5401 CDF (High: 591.4306 / Low: 482.8905). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.2252 CDF (High: 490.0407 / Low: 485.8156).

November Spread (Volatile) ±108.5401
May Spread (Stable) ±4.2252

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 2.1303 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.1303

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 491.6475) against the same month in 2018 (average: 483.4444), the exchange rate shifted by +8.2032 (+1.70%).

2019 Avg (November) 491.6475
2018 Avg (November) 483.4444

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 489.2278 482.7561 486.0094
February 490.0538 484.7584 486.6936
March 487.9208 482.9016 485.1131
April 487.8533 482.2883 485.7564
May 490.0407 485.8156 487.4227
June 491.8519 486.5410 489.5173
July 494.0653 486.0380 490.1866
August 493.6296 481.6282 488.0563
September 494.0144 483.4903 489.8300
October 492.8994 485.6155 489.9384
November 591.4306 482.8905 491.6475
December 496.3181 485.3807 492.3683