YEARLY HIGH
3144.9137 LAK
YEARLY LOW
2537.2522 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
2572.8941 LAK

2019 PGK to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PGK to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 3144.9137. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 29, dropping to 2537.2522.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 607.6615 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2543.4337 to the December average rate of 2603.5216, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 3144.9137 was up 20.99% compared to the 2018 peak of 2599.3740, 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 15,724,568 LAK
2018 Average 12,806,584 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 12,686,261 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,038,307.41 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

2624.1435
2536.0965
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 2554.8560, compared to 2590.9321 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 36.0761 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2554.8560
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2590.9321

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 575.3518 LAK (High: 3144.9137 / Low: 2569.5618). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.2263 LAK (High: 2550.6031 / Low: 2541.3768).

November Spread (Volatile) ±575.3518
March Spread (Stable) ±9.2263

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 13.2846 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -13.2846

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 2616.8062) against the same month in 2018 (average: 2544.3030), the exchange rate shifted by +72.5032 (+2.85%).

2019 Avg (November) 2616.8062
2018 Avg (November) 2544.3030

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2558.0496 2539.2342 2543.4337
February 2555.0595 2543.2026 2548.0327
March 2550.6031 2541.3768 2544.4418
April 2576.9293 2545.1183 2559.5843
May 2577.7175 2552.8471 2566.1648
June 2582.6073 2554.0489 2567.4790
July 2578.0235 2557.2901 2569.6293
August 2579.8519 2537.2522 2564.8626
September 2614.3597 2551.0102 2589.9374
October 2614.6376 2580.8833 2600.8355
November 3144.9137 2569.5618 2616.8062
December 2617.0839 2571.3714 2603.5216