YEARLY HIGH
413.8600 KRW
YEARLY LOW
329.0265 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
344.3401 KRW

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PGK based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,069,300 KRW
2018 Average 1,673,919 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 1,645,133 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 424,167.33 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

358.7398
330.8804
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 339.7835
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 348.8968

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

November Spread (Volatile) ±76.2282
February Spread (Stable) ±3.8849

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 4.7643 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.7643

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2019 Avg (November) 345.2982
2018 Avg (November) 335.6716

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