2018 PGK to GYD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PGK based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |