2018 PGK to KPW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

281.6901 KPW

YEARLY LOW

265.3302 KPW

YEARLY AVERAGE

273.9025 KPW

2018 PGK to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PGK to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 16, valuing the pair at 281.6901. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 265.3302.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.3600 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 279.2748 to the December average rate of 267.3334, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 281.6901 was down 2.05% compared to the 2017 peak of 287.5810, 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 1,408,451 KPW

2017 Average 1,410,894 KPW

Yearly Trough Low 1,326,651 KPW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 81,799.76 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

281.0259

266.0887

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to KPW 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 277.6968, compared to 270.1081 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.5888 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 277.6968

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 270.1081

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 5.4135 KPW (High: 276.7430 / Low: 271.3295). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6971 KPW (High: 269.6629 / Low: 267.9658).

June Spread (Volatile) ±5.4135

October Spread (Stable) ±1.6971

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 2.1771 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.1771

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 279.7811) against the same month in 2017 (average: 284.6687), the exchange rate shifted by -4.8875 (-1.72%).

2018 Avg (February) 279.7811

2017 Avg (February) 284.6687

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	281.0304	277.0793	279.2748
February	281.6901	277.1744	279.7811
March	281.6901	276.2969	279.1814
April	279.1563	275.9248	277.2631
May	276.8083	273.5988	275.6448
June	276.7430	271.3295	275.0359
July	274.8007	273.0313	273.7577
August	273.6401	271.0930	271.9775
September	272.8000	270.3450	270.8410
October	269.6629	267.9658	268.6639
November	270.1358	267.0030	268.0749
December	268.7369	265.3302	267.3334