2018 PGK to LRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

49.1444 LRD

YEARLY LOW

37.6472 LRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

43.7468 LRD

2018 PGK to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PGK to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 17, valuing the pair at 49.1444. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 37.6472.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.4972 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 39.3657 to the December average rate of 46.8126, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 49.1444 was up 25.07% compared to the 2017 peak of 39.2932, 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 245,722 LRD

2017 Average 163,722 LRD

Yearly Trough Low 188,236 LRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 57,486.23 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

48.0139

38.4622

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to LRD 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 40.7013, compared to 46.7923 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.0909 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 40.7013

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 46.7923

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 3.9489 LRD (High: 45.6453 / Low: 41.6964). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4415 LRD (High: 46.9487 / Low: 46.5072).

June Spread (Volatile) ±3.9489

October Spread (Stable) ±0.4415

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.8418 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8418

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 47.2179) against the same month in 2017 (average: 29.1990), the exchange rate shifted by +18.0189 (+61.71%).

2018 Avg (July) 47.2179

2017 Avg (July) 29.1990

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	40.3395	38.0928	39.3657
February	40.8529	37.6472	39.2581
March	40.9672	40.3041	40.6617
April	40.8654	40.1451	40.3893
May	42.3683	40.1877	41.0044
June	45.6453	41.6964	43.5286
July	49.1444	45.7566	47.2179
August	46.7472	45.8616	46.3761
September	48.1240	46.3341	46.5961
October	46.9487	46.5072	46.7625
November	47.3083	46.7777	46.9883
December	47.1162	46.4328	46.8126