2018 PGK to MGA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1089.8990 MGA

YEARLY LOW

954.5222 MGA

YEARLY AVERAGE

1016.4316 MGA

2018 PGK to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PGK to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 28, valuing the pair at 1089.8990. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 954.5222.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 135.3768 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1006.1912 to the December average rate of 1054.8761, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1089.8990 was up 2.17% compared to the 2017 peak of 1066.7054, 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 5,449,495 MGA

2017 Average 4,895,482 MGA

Yearly Trough Low 4,772,611 MGA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 676,883.77 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1081.0475

967.8204

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to MGA 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 997.4948, compared to 1035.3684 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 37.8737 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 997.4948

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1035.3684

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 61.6675 MGA (High: 1087.6109 / Low: 1025.9434). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 13.8835 MGA (High: 1006.5673 / Low: 992.6838).

December Spread (Volatile) ±61.6675

August Spread (Stable) ±13.8835

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 21.0467 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -21.0467

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 1071.6119) against the same month in 2017 (average: 991.0601), the exchange rate shifted by +80.5518 (+8.13%).

2018 Avg (November) 1071.6119

2017 Avg (November) 991.0601

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1015.5157	996.6026	1006.1912
February	1001.2480	964.9365	985.1446
March	997.1963	954.5222	977.2560
April	1000.2686	984.9598	990.8177
May	1019.9218	980.7648	998.0494
June	1043.4611	998.6434	1027.5097
July	1033.7027	996.5212	1017.0158
August	1006.5673	992.6838	999.6015
September	1035.2591	1006.5673	1023.8285
October	1056.1579	1029.2503	1045.2769
November	1089.8990	1052.7765	1071.6119
December	1087.6109	1025.9434	1054.8761