YEARLY HIGH
5783.4335 LAK
YEARLY LOW
5380.7916 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
5545.7473 LAK

2024 PGK to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the PGK to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 26, valuing the pair at 5783.4335. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 5380.7916.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 402.6420 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5530.5694 to the December average rate of 5414.7232, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 5783.4335 was up 3.21% compared to the 2023 peak of 5603.8191, 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 28,917,168 LAK
2023 Average 25,923,285 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 26,903,958 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,013,209.79 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

5703.8510
5388.4388
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 5540.6545, compared to 5550.8400 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10.1854 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5540.6545
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5550.8400

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was June, with a trading range of 223.4911 LAK (High: 5736.5052 / Low: 5513.0141). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 60.8370 LAK (High: 5532.6229 / Low: 5471.7859).

June Spread (Volatile) ±223.4911
May Spread (Stable) ±60.8370

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 80.5162 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -80.5162

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2024: 5633.8368) against the same month in 2023 (average: 5374.6092), the exchange rate shifted by +259.2277 (+4.82%).

2024 Avg (August) 5633.8368
2023 Avg (August) 5374.6092

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5599.5674 5431.5303 5530.5694
February 5602.2987 5469.6751 5525.3867
March 5596.4397 5460.4876 5508.5761
April 5618.9841 5511.5197 5559.0624
May 5532.6229 5471.7859 5507.2907
June 5736.5052 5513.0141 5613.0419
July 5736.8174 5647.3166 5677.5666
August 5783.4335 5584.8601 5633.8368
September 5641.3791 5548.2993 5581.8620
October 5619.1576 5471.4467 5538.7837
November 5502.2778 5416.4135 5458.2675
December 5486.8547 5380.7916 5414.7232