YEARLY HIGH
0.3092 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.2866 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2976 CHF

2018 PGK to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PGK to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 0.3092. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 19, dropping to 0.2866.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0226 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2981 to the December average rate of 0.2947, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3092 was down 4.39% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3234, 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 1,546 CHF
2017 Average 1,543 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 1,433 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 113.20 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3069
0.2890
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to CHF 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 0.2982, compared to 0.2971 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2982
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2971

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0150 CHF (High: 0.3043 / Low: 0.2893). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0044 CHF (High: 0.3048 / Low: 0.3004).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0150
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0044

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0077 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0077

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.3054) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3099), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0044 (-1.43%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.3054
2017 Avg (May) 0.3099

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3043 0.2893 0.2981
February 0.2956 0.2866 0.2905
March 0.2977 0.2906 0.2940
April 0.3041 0.2939 0.2984
May 0.3092 0.2997 0.3054
June 0.3065 0.2979 0.3025
July 0.3048 0.3004 0.3025
August 0.3024 0.2921 0.2988
September 0.2959 0.2884 0.2915
October 0.3006 0.2944 0.2967
November 0.3010 0.2948 0.2981
December 0.2980 0.2901 0.2947