2019 PGK to GMD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PGK based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |