YEARLY HIGH
2.7354 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
2.2288 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2759 GTQ

2019 PGK to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PGK to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 2.7354. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 4, dropping to 2.2288.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5066 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2969 to the December average rate of 2.2560, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 2.7354 was up 17.62% compared to the 2018 peak of 2.3255, 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 13,677 GTQ
2018 Average 11,446 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 11,144 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,532.99 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

2.3060
2.2514
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 2.2830, compared to 2.2689 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0142 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2830
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2689

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 0.5001 GTQ (High: 2.7354 / Low: 2.2353). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0095 GTQ (High: 2.2843 / Low: 2.2749).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.5001
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0095

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0214 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0214

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 2.2763) against the same month in 2018 (average: 2.2962), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0199 (-0.87%).

2019 Avg (November) 2.2763
2018 Avg (November) 2.2962

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3107 2.2889 2.2969
February 2.3137 2.2894 2.3015
March 2.2932 2.2731 2.2801
April 2.2778 2.2579 2.2675
May 2.2851 2.2669 2.2730
June 2.2843 2.2749 2.2790
July 2.2790 2.2535 2.2684
August 2.2746 2.2296 2.2592
September 2.2886 2.2288 2.2672
October 2.2965 2.2707 2.2860
November 2.7354 2.2353 2.2763
December 2.2694 2.2336 2.2560