YEARLY HIGH
0.6457 FJD
YEARLY LOW
0.6183 FJD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6335 FJD

2018 PGK to FJD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PGK to FJD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 26, valuing the pair at 0.6457. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.6183.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0274 FJD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6270 to the December average rate of 0.6306, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.6457 was down 3.87% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.6717, 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 3,228 FJD
2017 Average 3,228 FJD
Yearly Trough Low 3,091 FJD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 136.99 FJD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.6416
0.6257
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to FJD 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 0.6308, compared to 0.6361 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0053 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6308
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6361

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0205 FJD (High: 0.6446 / Low: 0.6242). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0098 FJD (High: 0.6438 / Low: 0.6340).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0205
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0098

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0096 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0096

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.6403) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.6402), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0000 (+0.00%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.6403
2017 Avg (October) 0.6402

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6357 0.6191 0.6270
February 0.6339 0.6183 0.6275
March 0.6374 0.6222 0.6298
April 0.6362 0.6213 0.6287
May 0.6427 0.6309 0.6369
June 0.6410 0.6265 0.6352
July 0.6438 0.6324 0.6381
August 0.6442 0.6311 0.6378
September 0.6438 0.6340 0.6394
October 0.6457 0.6349 0.6403
November 0.6446 0.6242 0.6307
December 0.6369 0.6228 0.6306