YEARLY HIGH
1.2015 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.9616 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9862 PEN

2019 PGK to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PGK to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 1.2015. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 0.9616.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2399 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9938 to the December average rate of 0.9834, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.2015 was up 17.67% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.0211, 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 6,008 PEN
2018 Average 4,999 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 4,808 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,199.34 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.9978
0.9697
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to PEN 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 0.9852, compared to 0.9871 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9852
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9871

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 0.2253 PEN (High: 1.2015 / Low: 0.9762). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0084 PEN (High: 0.9838 / Low: 0.9754).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2253
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0084

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 0.0124 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0124

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 0.9955) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.0049), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0094 (-0.93%).

2019 Avg (November) 0.9955
2018 Avg (November) 1.0049

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0023 0.9843 0.9938
February 0.9915 0.9811 0.9870
March 0.9838 0.9754 0.9797
April 0.9895 0.9712 0.9792
May 0.9987 0.9818 0.9872
June 1.0000 0.9713 0.9845
July 0.9781 0.9662 0.9720
August 1.0006 0.9816 0.9947
September 1.0012 0.9751 0.9878
October 0.9987 0.9763 0.9894
November 1.2015 0.9762 0.9955
December 0.9978 0.9616 0.9834