2018 PGK to NGN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

112.9890 NGN

YEARLY LOW

107.0293 NGN

YEARLY AVERAGE

109.9500 NGN

2018 PGK to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PGK to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 16, valuing the pair at 112.9890. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 107.0293.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.9597 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 111.7529 to the December average rate of 108.1256, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 112.9890 was down 2.00% compared to the 2017 peak of 115.2921, 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 564,945 NGN

2017 Average 523,037 NGN

Yearly Trough Low 535,147 NGN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 29,798.71 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

112.4575

107.7317

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to NGN 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 111.1332, compared to 108.7668 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.3664 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 111.1332

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 108.7668

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 2.3221 NGN (High: 111.0047 / Low: 108.6825). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8508 NGN (High: 108.9493 / Low: 108.0985).

June Spread (Volatile) ±2.3221

October Spread (Stable) ±0.8508

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.8612 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8612

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 112.0637) against the same month in 2017 (average: 99.7077), the exchange rate shifted by +12.3560 (+12.39%).

2018 Avg (February) 112.0637

2017 Avg (February) 99.7077

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	112.4902	111.1091	111.7529
February	112.9890	111.1285	112.0637
March	112.8326	110.6332	111.7190
April	111.5933	110.3699	110.8578
May	110.8117	109.5184	110.3108
June	111.0047	108.6825	110.0950
July	110.1636	109.2210	109.6927
August	109.8172	108.7012	109.1007
September	109.7770	108.1216	108.9632
October	108.9493	108.0985	108.4583
November	109.0521	107.0293	108.2602
December	108.4948	107.3113	108.1256