YEARLY HIGH
42.1191 JMD
YEARLY LOW
38.3200 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
40.1931 JMD

2024 PGK to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the PGK to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 42.1191. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 38.3200.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.7991 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 41.5349 to the December average rate of 38.6914, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 42.1191 was down 4.40% compared to the 2023 peak of 44.0595, 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 210,595 JMD
2023 Average 213,957 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 191,600 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,995.44 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

41.8193
38.4071
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 40.7717, compared to 39.6145 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1571 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 40.7717
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 39.6145

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was March, with a trading range of 1.6103 JMD (High: 41.8012 / Low: 40.1910). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6702 JMD (High: 40.6140 / Low: 39.9438).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.6103
May Spread (Stable) ±0.6702

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2024. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.7559 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7559

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2024: 41.5349) against the same month in 2023 (average: 43.3944), the exchange rate shifted by -1.8595 (-4.29%).

2024 Avg (January) 41.5349
2023 Avg (January) 43.3944

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 42.1191 40.8620 41.5349
February 42.0498 40.9730 41.4505
March 41.8012 40.1910 40.6945
April 41.0459 39.9298 40.5819
May 40.6140 39.9438 40.2975
June 40.5912 39.7726 40.0707
July 40.5782 39.8048 40.1045
August 40.9945 39.6069 39.9061
September 40.3025 39.3381 39.6673
October 40.4015 39.3616 39.8996
November 39.7371 39.0547 39.4183
December 39.1596 38.3200 38.6914