2019 PGK to MYR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4769 MYR

YEARLY LOW

1.1980 MYR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2242 MYR

2019 PGK to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PGK to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 1.4769. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.1980.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2789 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2236 to the December average rate of 1.2166, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.4769 was up 16.73% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.2652, 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 7,385 MYR

2018 Average 6,139 MYR

Yearly Trough Low 5,990 MYR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,394.57 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.2384

1.2064

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 1.2217, compared to 1.2267 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0050 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2217

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2267

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 0.2719 MYR (High: 1.4769 / Low: 1.2050). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0124 MYR (High: 1.2192 / Low: 1.2068).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2719

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0124

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0126 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0126

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 1.2285) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.2459), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0174 (-1.40%).

2019 Avg (November) 1.2285

2018 Avg (November) 1.2459

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2310	1.2115	1.2236
February	1.2192	1.2068	1.2117
March	1.2148	1.1994	1.2091
April	1.2314	1.2080	1.2204
May	1.2427	1.2271	1.2357
June	1.2468	1.2185	1.2298
July	1.2233	1.2088	1.2172
August	1.2555	1.2238	1.2331
September	1.2414	1.2169	1.2313
October	1.2385	1.2232	1.2336
November	1.4769	1.2050	1.2285
December	1.2299	1.1980	1.2166