2018 PGK to MYR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2652 MYR

YEARLY LOW

1.1865 MYR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2276 MYR

2018 PGK to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PGK to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.2652. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 7, dropping to 1.1865.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0787 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2273 to the December average rate of 1.2393, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.2652 was down 11.35% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.4272, 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 6,326 MYR

2017 Average 6,740 MYR

Yearly Trough Low 5,932 MYR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 393.66 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.2508

1.1928

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to MYR 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 1.2151, compared to 1.2401 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0251 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2151

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2401

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0582 MYR (High: 1.2652 / Low: 1.2070). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0118 MYR (High: 1.2527 / Low: 1.2409).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0582

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0118

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0135 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0135

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1.2273) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.4038), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1765 (-12.57%).

2018 Avg (January) 1.2273

2017 Avg (January) 1.4038

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2652	1.2070	1.2273
February	1.2309	1.1997	1.2164
March	1.2301	1.1911	1.2111
April	1.2060	1.1865	1.1976
May	1.2442	1.2019	1.2162
June	1.2311	1.2023	1.2219
July	1.2384	1.2218	1.2314
August	1.2447	1.2305	1.2370
September	1.2527	1.2409	1.2456
October	1.2509	1.2362	1.2416
November	1.2529	1.2355	1.2459
December	1.2496	1.2229	1.2393