2018 PGK to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2599.3740 LAK

YEARLY LOW

2519.1627 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

2561.4345 LAK

2018 PGK to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PGK to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 2599.3740. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 2519.1627.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 80.2113 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2579.0912 to the December average rate of 2538.7358, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2599.3740 was down 1.24% compared to the 2017 peak of 2631.9736, 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 12,996,870 LAK

2017 Average 12,883,262 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 12,595,814 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 401,056.43 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2583.8028

2534.6388

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to LAK 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 2569.3094, compared to 2553.5596 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 15.7498 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2569.3094

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2553.5596

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 61.1548 LAK (High: 2588.2877 / Low: 2527.1330). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 22.9316 LAK (High: 2574.4855 / Low: 2551.5539).

June Spread (Volatile) ±61.1548

July Spread (Stable) ±22.9316

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 18.0499 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -18.0499

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 2579.7058) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2571.5928), the exchange rate shifted by +8.1130 (+0.32%).

2018 Avg (February) 2579.7058

2017 Avg (February) 2571.5928

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2597.9152	2560.8751	2579.0912
February	2599.3740	2552.4005	2579.7058
March	2599.3740	2547.4885	2575.2361
April	2577.5434	2547.5058	2559.7958
May	2568.2552	2534.4015	2556.0289
June	2588.2877	2527.1330	2565.9984
July	2574.4855	2551.5539	2563.1238
August	2577.1427	2551.9520	2565.6663
September	2583.0548	2556.7190	2563.7893
October	2558.8015	2534.6786	2545.7393
November	2564.4676	2534.9355	2544.3030
December	2548.5219	2519.1627	2538.7358