YEARLY HIGH
4.7882 MDL
YEARLY LOW
4.3470 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.5579 MDL

2024 PGK to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the PGK to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 4.7882. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 1, dropping to 4.3470.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4412 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.7199 to the December average rate of 4.5310, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 4.7882 was down 12.20% compared to the 2023 peak of 5.4533, 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 23,941 MDL
2023 Average 25,143 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 21,735 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,206.25 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

4.7530
4.3560
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to MDL 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 4.6397, compared to 4.4761 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1636 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.6397
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.4761

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was January, with a trading range of 0.2176 MDL (High: 4.7882 / Low: 4.5707). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0610 MDL (High: 4.5825 / Low: 4.5215).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2176
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0610

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 0.0876 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0876

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2024: 4.7199) against the same month in 2023 (average: 5.3907), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6708 (-12.44%).

2024 Avg (January) 4.7199
2023 Avg (January) 5.3907

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.7882 4.5707 4.7199
February 4.7864 4.6590 4.7183
March 4.7480 4.5861 4.6475
April 4.7150 4.5928 4.6384
May 4.5825 4.5215 4.5529
June 4.6525 4.5073 4.5610
July 4.6277 4.4857 4.5409
August 4.5545 4.3588 4.4533
September 4.4526 4.3530 4.3890
October 4.4987 4.3470 4.4545
November 4.5634 4.4282 4.4879
December 4.6287 4.5043 4.5310