YEARLY HIGH
51.4068 LRD
YEARLY LOW
44.2736 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
49.2120 LRD

2024 PGK to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the PGK to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 1, valuing the pair at 51.4068. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 5, dropping to 44.2736.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.1332 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 50.6601 to the December average rate of 44.6682, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 51.4068 was down 2.84% compared to the 2023 peak of 52.9119, 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 257,034 LRD
2023 Average 242,335 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 221,368 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35,666.15 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

51.2638
44.0686
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 50.3526, compared to 48.0715 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.2811 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 50.3526
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 48.0715

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was November, with a trading range of 3.7708 LRD (High: 48.1611 / Low: 44.3904). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4968 LRD (High: 50.1838 / Low: 49.6870).

November Spread (Volatile) ±3.7708
May Spread (Stable) ±0.4968

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 2.5231 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5231

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2024: 50.6642) against the same month in 2023 (average: 45.2855), the exchange rate shifted by +5.3787 (+11.88%).

2024 Avg (March) 50.6642
2023 Avg (March) 45.2855

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 51.2505 49.7087 50.6601
February 51.1609 50.0188 50.4863
March 51.4068 50.1903 50.6642
April 51.1062 49.5950 50.4376
May 50.1838 49.6870 49.9099
June 50.5558 49.5849 49.9575
July 50.5820 49.7230 49.9913
August 51.1042 49.3072 49.8070
September 51.0943 48.7202 49.3948
October 49.1119 47.8869 48.5452
November 48.1611 44.3904 46.0221
December 45.6855 44.2736 44.6682