2019 PGK to KRW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 PGK to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the PGK to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 413.8600. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 329.0265.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 84.8335 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 333.2020 to the December average rate of 343.8859, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 413.8600 was up 20.07% compared to the 2018 peak of 344.6951, 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 KRW 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 339.7835, compared to 348.8968 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.1133 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 76.2282 KRW (High: 413.8600 / Low: 337.6318). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.8849 KRW (High: 335.2210 / Low: 331.3361).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 4.7643 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 345.2982) against the same month in 2018 (average: 335.6716), the exchange rate shifted by +9.6265 (+2.87%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 336.2342 | 329.0265 | 333.2020 |
| February | 335.2210 | 331.3361 | 333.6259 |
| March | 337.8672 | 333.7192 | 335.7530 |
| April | 345.5820 | 334.5057 | 338.6324 |
| May | 353.9300 | 345.6020 | 350.4699 |
| June | 353.5913 | 340.9616 | 347.0177 |
| July | 350.9188 | 341.7946 | 347.6486 |
| August | 363.1869 | 350.5296 | 356.4182 |
| September | 356.6188 | 346.6143 | 351.6538 |
| October | 355.2056 | 342.6653 | 348.4761 |
| November | 413.8600 | 337.6318 | 345.2982 |
| December | 350.3928 | 336.6100 | 343.8859 |