2024 PGK to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2024.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PGK based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |