YEARLY HIGH
64.8198 GYD
YEARLY LOW
61.6514 GYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
63.3926 GYD

2018 PGK to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PGK to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 16, valuing the pair at 64.8198. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 61.6514.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.1684 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 64.2529 to the December average rate of 62.1127, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 64.8198 was down 2.44% compared to the 2017 peak of 66.4442, 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 324,099 GYD
2017 Average 325,104 GYD
Yearly Trough Low 308,257 GYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,841.85 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

64.6275
61.8840
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to GYD 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 64.0800, compared to 62.7051 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3750 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 64.0800
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 62.7051

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 1.5713 GYD (High: 64.7647 / Low: 63.1934). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7437 GYD (High: 62.6668 / Low: 61.9231).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.5713
November Spread (Stable) ±0.7437

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.5407 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5407

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 64.3989) against the same month in 2017 (average: 65.5572), the exchange rate shifted by -1.1584 (-1.77%).

2018 Avg (February) 64.3989
2017 Avg (February) 65.5572

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 64.7647 63.1934 64.2529
February 64.8198 63.8433 64.3989
March 64.7387 63.6336 64.2033
April 64.3427 63.3858 63.8246
May 64.2561 63.3595 63.9794
June 64.3419 63.0133 63.8212
July 63.9090 62.5092 63.4934
August 63.6781 62.8067 63.1383
September 63.6672 62.6782 62.8983
October 62.6538 61.6514 62.3576
November 62.6668 61.9231 62.2302
December 62.4108 61.6659 62.1127