2018 PGK to GTQ Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.3255 GTQ

YEARLY LOW

2.2539 GTQ

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.2892 GTQ

2018 PGK to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PGK to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 24, valuing the pair at 2.3255. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 2.2539.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0716 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2813 to the December average rate of 2.2970, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.3255 was down 2.32% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.3809, 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 11,628 GTQ

2017 Average 11,524 GTQ

Yearly Trough Low 11,270 GTQ

Transaction Impact: A difference of 357.87 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.3104

2.2640

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to GTQ 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 2.2864, compared to 2.2920 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0055 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2864

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2920

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0511 GTQ (High: 2.3051 / Low: 2.2539). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0146 GTQ (High: 2.2898 / Low: 2.2752).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0511

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0146

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0122 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0122

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 2.3065) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.2981), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0084 (+0.36%).

2018 Avg (October) 2.3065

2017 Avg (October) 2.2981

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.2963	2.2723	2.2813
February	2.3061	2.2687	2.2885
March	2.3130	2.2787	2.2958
April	2.3007	2.2736	2.2841
May	2.2929	2.2569	2.2791
June	2.3051	2.2539	2.2897
July	2.2898	2.2752	2.2800
August	2.2848	2.2569	2.2679
September	2.3216	2.2818	2.3041
October	2.3255	2.2946	2.3065
November	2.3183	2.2871	2.2962
December	2.3103	2.2808	2.2970