2018 PGK to HTG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

23.0537 HTG

YEARLY LOW

19.5725 HTG

YEARLY AVERAGE

20.5489 HTG

2018 PGK to HTG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PGK to HTG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 23.0537. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 19.5725.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.4812 HTG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.0156 to the December average rate of 22.5966, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 23.0537 was up 5.70% compared to the 2017 peak of 21.8108, 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 115,268 HTG

2017 Average 101,887 HTG

Yearly Trough Low 97,863 HTG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,405.84 HTG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

22.8766

19.5163

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PGK to HTG 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 19.9700, compared to 21.1277 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1577 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.9700

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.1277

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 1.2767 HTG (High: 23.0537 / Low: 21.7770). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2769 HTG (High: 20.0900 / Low: 19.8131).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.2767

April Spread (Stable) ±0.2769

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1617 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1617

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 22.5966) against the same month in 2017 (average: 19.8534), the exchange rate shifted by +2.7432 (+13.82%).

2018 Avg (December) 22.5966

2017 Avg (December) 19.8534

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	20.3704	19.8164	20.0156
February	20.1371	19.7613	19.9402
March	20.1932	19.7937	19.9946
April	20.0900	19.8131	19.9580
May	20.0765	19.5787	19.7963
June	20.3690	19.5725	20.1155
July	20.5213	19.7738	20.2006
August	20.9292	20.0700	20.3571
September	21.0526	20.7583	20.8793
October	21.4827	20.7898	21.1023
November	22.0097	21.2072	21.6305
December	23.0537	21.7770	22.5966