YEARLY HIGH
742.6174 CDF
YEARLY LOW
700.9503 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
723.4551 CDF

2024 PGK to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the PGK to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 1, valuing the pair at 742.6174. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 700.9503.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 41.6670 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 729.0415 to the December average rate of 706.0046, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 742.6174 was down 0.82% compared to the 2023 peak of 748.7503, 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 3,713,087 CDF
2023 Average 3,239,617 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 3,504,752 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 208,335.23 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

733.0333
703.5474
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 728.3834, compared to 718.5268 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 9.8566 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 728.3834
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 718.5268

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was January, with a trading range of 31.5045 CDF (High: 742.2770 / Low: 710.7725). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.7582 CDF (High: 725.6387 / Low: 717.8805).

January Spread (Volatile) ±31.5045
May Spread (Stable) ±7.7582

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 9.6723 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.6723

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2024: 730.3768) against the same month in 2023 (average: 587.1755), the exchange rate shifted by +143.2013 (+24.39%).

2024 Avg (March) 730.3768
2023 Avg (March) 587.1755

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 742.2770 710.7725 729.0415
February 740.9104 723.1339 730.5761
March 742.6174 724.8852 730.3768
April 738.0705 721.4931 730.5053
May 725.6387 717.8805 720.8330
June 738.6730 717.8012 728.9675
July 741.0227 722.1367 729.3896
August 742.5328 717.8577 725.5975
September 728.4513 713.5821 719.3590
October 731.5150 710.1334 719.3300
November 716.1072 707.3794 711.4800
December 714.1545 700.9503 706.0046