YEARLY HIGH
128.6934 NGN
YEARLY LOW
89.6794 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
106.4310 NGN

2019 PGK to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PGK to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 128.6934. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 27, dropping to 89.6794.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 39.0140 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 108.0361 to the December average rate of 106.3836, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 128.6934 was up 13.90% compared to the 2018 peak of 112.9890, 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 643,467 NGN
2018 Average 549,685 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 448,397 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 195,069.98 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

108.5521
102.3600
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 106.4277, compared to 106.4343 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0066 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 106.4277
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 106.4343

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 23.8028 NGN (High: 128.6934 / Low: 104.8906). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6675 NGN (High: 107.7425 / Low: 107.0751).

November Spread (Volatile) ±23.8028
February Spread (Stable) ±0.6675

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 3.8953 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.8953

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 107.0411) against the same month in 2018 (average: 108.2602), the exchange rate shifted by -1.2191 (-1.13%).

2019 Avg (November) 107.0411
2018 Avg (November) 108.2602

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 109.0361 107.3271 108.0361
February 107.7425 107.0751 107.4039
March 107.5269 106.2916 106.7457
April 107.2917 106.4947 106.7333
May 107.3487 106.3662 106.7712
June 107.0704 90.4319 102.8760
July 106.8249 106.0383 106.4387
August 108.3978 89.6794 105.7290
September 107.2485 105.1280 106.4134
October 106.9709 105.7212 106.5999
November 128.6934 104.8906 107.0411
December 106.9322 105.1378 106.3836