YEARLY HIGH
6594.6206 KMF
YEARLY LOW
126.9234 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
147.3739 KMF

2019 PGK to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PGK to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 23, valuing the pair at 6594.6206. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 126.9234.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6467.6972 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 128.2646 to the December average rate of 130.1111, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 6594.6206 was up 1.25% compared to the 2018 peak of 6512.9715, 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 32,973,103 KMF
2018 Average 722,023 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 634,617 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32,338,485.97 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

359.1674
107.2734
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to KMF 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 129.2713, compared to 165.4765 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 36.2052 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 129.2713
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 165.4765

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was July, with a trading range of 6466.7220 KMF (High: 6594.6206 / Low: 127.8986). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2950 KMF (High: 131.0638 / Low: 129.7688).

July Spread (Volatile) ±6466.7220
May Spread (Stable) ±1.2950

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 208.2482 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -208.2482

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2019: 338.1763) against the same month in 2018 (average: 128.1353), the exchange rate shifted by +210.0410 (+163.92%).

2019 Avg (July) 338.1763
2018 Avg (July) 128.1353

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 129.0786 126.9234 128.2646
February 129.8368 127.7094 128.9181
March 130.1002 128.1117 129.1157
April 131.3829 128.5746 129.9072
May 131.0638 129.7688 130.4517
June 131.1474 127.7945 128.9704
July 6594.6206 127.8986 338.1763
August 131.6418 129.2490 129.9281
September 133.3829 129.7399 131.7019
October 132.7045 129.2196 131.2529
November 158.4787 128.9961 131.6884
December 131.5487 128.2767 130.1111