2018 PGK to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

35.1319 JPY

YEARLY LOW

32.2206 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

33.5911 JPY

2018 PGK to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PGK to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 35.1319. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 24, dropping to 32.2206.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9113 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.4331 to the December average rate of 33.3131, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 35.1319 was down 5.24% compared to the 2017 peak of 37.0760, 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 175,660 JPY

2017 Average 175,804 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 161,103 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,556.72 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

34.5883

32.7263

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to JPY 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 33.5405, compared to 33.6416 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 33.5405

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 33.6416

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 1.4526 JPY (High: 34.3610 / Low: 32.9084). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5801 JPY (High: 33.9576 / Low: 33.3775).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.4526

November Spread (Stable) ±0.5801

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.8929 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8929

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 34.4331) against the same month in 2017 (average: 36.2114), the exchange rate shifted by -1.7783 (-4.91%).

2018 Avg (January) 34.4331

2017 Avg (January) 36.2114

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	35.1319	33.7762	34.4331
February	34.3610	32.9084	33.5402
March	33.4212	32.2206	32.8815
April	33.6133	32.7147	33.1509
May	33.9905	33.0919	33.5907
June	34.0313	33.0253	33.6468
July	34.3616	33.5376	33.8829
August	33.9445	33.2609	33.5439
September	34.3067	33.2404	33.7175
October	34.2199	33.3500	33.6471
November	33.9576	33.3775	33.7450
December	33.8716	32.4427	33.3131