YEARLY HIGH
243.3419 KPW
YEARLY LOW
221.5300 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
231.3641 KPW

2024 PGK to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the PGK to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 243.3419. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 221.5300.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.8119 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 241.0635 to the December average rate of 222.6221, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 243.3419 was down 6.05% compared to the 2023 peak of 259.0083, 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 1,216,709 KPW
2023 Average 1,250,058 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 1,107,650 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 109,059.43 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

242.9076
220.7780
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 235.9695, compared to 226.7587 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 9.2108 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 235.9695
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 226.7587

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was August, with a trading range of 8.4342 KPW (High: 235.7145 / Low: 227.2803). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.4606 KPW (High: 233.4734 / Low: 231.0128).

August Spread (Volatile) ±8.4342
May Spread (Stable) ±2.4606

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 3.4463 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.4463

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2024: 241.0635) against the same month in 2023 (average: 255.4683), the exchange rate shifted by -14.4048 (-5.64%).

2024 Avg (January) 241.0635
2023 Avg (January) 255.4683

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 243.3419 237.3674 241.0635
February 241.7827 236.1235 238.5537
March 241.2836 235.0211 236.9449
April 238.3191 232.5851 235.5163
May 233.4734 231.0128 232.0700
June 234.4230 229.8851 231.6688
July 234.3390 229.1317 230.8337
August 235.7145 227.2803 229.2235
September 230.2850 225.3847 227.3031
October 229.1669 224.4058 226.7317
November 225.9008 222.1359 223.8380
December 225.6465 221.5300 222.6221