2019 PGK to KPW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 PGK to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the PGK to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 320.0691. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 260.9942.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 59.0749 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 267.5647 to the December average rate of 264.0468, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 320.0691 was up 13.62% compared to the 2018 peak of 281.6901, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PGK based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 266.9335, compared to 265.1585 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.7749 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 58.9306 KPW (High: 320.0691 / Low: 261.1385). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8185 KPW (High: 267.8571 / Low: 267.0386).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween September and November, 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 1.9248 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 265.9716) against the same month in 2018 (average: 268.0749), the exchange rate shifted by -2.1034 (-0.78%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 269.1443 | 266.1589 | 267.5647 |
| February | 267.8571 | 267.0386 | 267.4123 |
| March | 267.7018 | 266.1265 | 266.7708 |
| April | 267.8571 | 265.3175 | 266.7632 |
| May | 267.8571 | 265.7373 | 266.7756 |
| June | 267.6761 | 265.5857 | 266.3142 |
| July | 267.0623 | 264.7593 | 265.7637 |
| August | 269.3262 | 261.1237 | 265.0614 |
| September | 266.8746 | 261.1899 | 264.9040 |
| October | 266.2722 | 263.2062 | 265.2038 |
| November | 320.0691 | 261.1385 | 265.9716 |
| December | 265.4867 | 260.9942 | 264.0468 |