2018 PGK to JMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

41.3989 JMD

YEARLY LOW

37.1888 JMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

39.2135 JMD

2018 PGK to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PGK to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 2, valuing the pair at 41.3989. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 20, dropping to 37.1888.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.2102 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 38.5386 to the December average rate of 37.9765, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 41.3989 was up 0.33% compared to the 2017 peak of 41.2608, 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 206,995 JMD

2017 Average 201,144 JMD

Yearly Trough Low 185,944 JMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,050.84 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

41.3320

37.3592

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to JMD 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 38.9377, compared to 39.4893 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5516 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 38.9377

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 39.4893

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 2.1218 JMD (High: 40.4184 / Low: 38.2966). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5992 JMD (High: 38.8623 / Low: 38.2631).

June Spread (Volatile) ±2.1218

January Spread (Stable) ±0.5992

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.7675 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7675

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 41.0009) against the same month in 2017 (average: 40.5610), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4399 (+1.08%).

2018 Avg (September) 41.0009

2017 Avg (September) 40.5610

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	38.8623	38.2631	38.5386
February	39.7696	38.4812	39.0800
March	40.1199	38.8491	39.4619
April	39.1191	38.1955	38.4443
May	38.9261	38.0902	38.4626
June	40.4184	38.2966	39.6390
July	40.6565	39.3502	39.8360
August	41.3968	40.6058	40.9745
September	41.3989	40.5685	41.0009
October	40.2272	38.2427	39.4578
November	38.4722	37.1888	37.6903
December	38.3697	37.4328	37.9765