YEARLY HIGH
18.2439 GMD
YEARLY LOW
14.5438 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.8069 GMD

2019 PGK to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PGK to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 18.2439. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 5, dropping to 14.5438.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.7002 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.7165 to the December average rate of 15.0600, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 18.2439 was up 20.33% compared to the 2018 peak of 15.1620, 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 91,220 GMD
2018 Average 73,157 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 72,719 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,500.85 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

15.1740
14.6248
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to GMD 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 14.7039, compared to 14.9100 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2061 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.7039
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.9100

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 3.3992 GMD (High: 18.2439 / Low: 14.8448). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0456 GMD (High: 14.7470 / Low: 14.7014).

November Spread (Volatile) ±3.3992
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0456

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0682 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0682

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 15.1282) against the same month in 2018 (average: 14.7584), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3698 (+2.51%).

2019 Avg (November) 15.1282
2018 Avg (November) 14.7584

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.8037 14.6387 14.7165
February 14.7470 14.7014 14.7206
March 14.7519 14.6591 14.7078
April 14.7844 14.5910 14.6963
May 14.7872 14.6613 14.7116
June 14.8055 14.5438 14.6705
July 14.8148 14.6337 14.7233
August 14.9910 14.6374 14.7702
September 14.9627 14.6361 14.8274
October 15.1331 14.8186 14.9509
November 18.2439 14.8448 15.1282
December 15.1456 14.8767 15.0600