YEARLY HIGH
70.0151 LRD
YEARLY LOW
46.7763 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
55.0284 LRD

2019 PGK to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PGK to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 70.0151. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 46.7763.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 23.2389 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 47.3026 to the December average rate of 55.3377, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 70.0151 was up 42.47% compared to the 2018 peak of 49.1444, 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 350,076 LRD
2018 Average 218,884 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 233,881 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 116,194.36 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

63.6936
45.8125
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 50.5114, compared to 59.5454 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.0339 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 50.5114
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 59.5454

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 13.8950 LRD (High: 70.0151 / Low: 56.1201). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2726 LRD (High: 48.0057 / Low: 47.7332).

November Spread (Volatile) ±13.8950
February Spread (Stable) ±0.2726

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 4.0519 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.0519

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 59.3896) against the same month in 2018 (average: 46.9883), the exchange rate shifted by +12.4012 (+26.39%).

2019 Avg (November) 59.3896
2018 Avg (November) 46.9883

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 47.9396 46.7763 47.3026
February 48.0057 47.7332 47.8512
March 48.2630 47.9244 48.0624
April 50.5280 48.2969 49.1700
May 56.5199 50.4592 53.2766
June 57.9497 56.5199 57.4057
July 59.9483 57.7879 59.0768
August 61.0319 59.7125 59.9568
September 61.9172 60.1099 61.3078
October 62.6036 61.6298 62.2035
November 70.0151 56.1201 59.3896
December 56.2989 54.4100 55.3377