2019 PGK to LBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

536.9805 LBP

YEARLY LOW

437.3822 LBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

446.4497 LBP

2019 PGK to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PGK to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 536.9805. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 29, dropping to 437.3822.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 99.5983 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 448.5986 to the December average rate of 443.7863, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 536.9805 was up 13.26% compared to the 2018 peak of 474.1002, 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 2,684,903 LBP

2018 Average 2,301,677 LBP

Yearly Trough Low 2,186,911 LBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 497,991.43 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

449.0798

443.3051

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to LBP 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 447.7209, compared to 445.1785 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.5424 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 447.7209

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 445.1785

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 98.1802 LBP (High: 536.9805 / Low: 438.8003). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8453 LBP (High: 449.4297 / Low: 447.5844).

November Spread (Volatile) ±98.1802

February Spread (Stable) ±1.8453

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 3.1086 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.1086

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 446.8949) against the same month in 2018 (average: 450.5672), the exchange rate shifted by -3.6723 (-0.82%).

2019 Avg (November) 446.8949

2018 Avg (November) 450.5672

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	450.9804	447.3449	448.5986
February	449.4297	447.5844	448.4128
March	448.6979	446.3360	447.3169
April	449.4138	445.9956	447.4604
May	457.5784	446.2857	447.7972
June	447.7952	445.3176	446.7396
July	448.5732	444.4310	446.1398
August	446.8413	437.3822	444.5817
September	447.7238	438.6684	444.3041
October	447.0725	442.1865	445.3645
November	536.9805	438.8003	446.8949
December	446.9993	438.0121	443.7863