YEARLY HIGH
24.1503 KGS
YEARLY LOW
21.0818 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
22.4092 KGS

2024 PGK to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the PGK to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 24.1503. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 1, dropping to 21.0818.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0685 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 23.9066 to the December average rate of 21.4974, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 24.1503 was down 4.01% compared to the 2023 peak of 25.1583, 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 120,752 KGS
2023 Average 121,986 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 105,409 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,342.62 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

24.1674
21.0378
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 23.2737, compared to 21.5448 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.7289 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 23.2737
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.5448

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was July, with a trading range of 1.0303 KGS (High: 22.4236 / Low: 21.3933). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3988 KGS (High: 21.8125 / Low: 21.4137).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.0303
December Spread (Stable) ±0.3988

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.6062 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6062

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2024: 23.9066) against the same month in 2023 (average: 24.2934), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3867 (-1.59%).

2024 Avg (January) 23.9066
2023 Avg (January) 24.2934

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 24.1503 23.4955 23.9066
February 24.0048 23.4628 23.7001
March 23.9731 23.3701 23.5554
April 23.6116 22.9502 23.3061
May 23.0055 22.5189 22.7550
June 22.7969 22.1422 22.4187
July 22.4236 21.3933 21.8125
August 22.3169 21.3613 21.6924
September 21.5543 21.0860 21.2986
October 21.7709 21.0818 21.4930
November 21.7026 21.2757 21.4747
December 21.8125 21.4137 21.4974