YEARLY HIGH
1.2881 MYR
YEARLY LOW
1.0345 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1771 MYR

2024 PGK to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the PGK to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 20, valuing the pair at 1.2881. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 25, dropping to 1.0345.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2536 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2542 to the December average rate of 1.1035, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 1.2881 was down 3.05% compared to the 2023 peak of 1.3286, 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 6,440 MYR
2023 Average 6,331 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 5,173 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,267.88 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

1.2822
1.0570
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 1.2392, compared to 1.1149 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1244 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2392
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1149

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was August, with a trading range of 0.0740 MYR (High: 1.1633 / Low: 1.0893). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0233 MYR (High: 1.2271 / Low: 1.2038).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0740
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0233

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 0.0764 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0764

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2024: 1.2634) against the same month in 2023 (average: 1.2370), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0264 (+2.13%).

2024 Avg (February) 1.2634
2023 Avg (February) 1.2370

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2793 1.2119 1.2542
February 1.2881 1.2496 1.2634
March 1.2722 1.2248 1.2422
April 1.2644 1.2321 1.2469
May 1.2366 1.2045 1.2163
June 1.2271 1.2038 1.2125
July 1.2265 1.1697 1.2008
August 1.1633 1.0893 1.1243
September 1.1048 1.0345 1.0758
October 1.0978 1.0422 1.0825
November 1.1164 1.0819 1.1024
December 1.1211 1.0925 1.1035