YEARLY HIGH
24.7770 KGS
YEARLY LOW
20.1962 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.4469 KGS

2019 PGK to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PGK to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 24.7770. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 20.1962.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.5808 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.4249 to the December average rate of 20.4337, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 24.7770 was up 14.51% compared to the 2018 peak of 21.6372, 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 123,885 KGS
2018 Average 104,122 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 100,981 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,903.90 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

20.6118
20.3210
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to KGS 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 20.3769, compared to 20.5169 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1400 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.3769
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.5169

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 4.5619 KGS (High: 24.7770 / Low: 20.2151). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0654 KGS (High: 20.4445 / Low: 20.3791).

November Spread (Volatile) ±4.5619
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0654

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1538 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1538

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 20.5875) against the same month in 2018 (average: 20.4640), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1236 (+0.60%).

2019 Avg (November) 20.5875
2018 Avg (November) 20.4640

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.5472 20.3171 20.4249
February 20.4445 20.3791 20.4055
March 20.4261 20.3123 20.3593
April 20.4489 20.2543 20.3601
May 20.4489 20.2871 20.3663
June 20.5444 20.2500 20.3452
July 20.6325 20.4416 20.5428
August 20.8396 20.2137 20.5112
September 20.6590 20.2190 20.5014
October 20.6074 20.3682 20.5245
November 24.7770 20.2151 20.5875
December 20.5515 20.1962 20.4337