2018 PGK to PYG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1799.8318 PYG

YEARLY LOW

1682.6725 PYG

YEARLY AVERAGE

1744.0062 PYG

2018 PGK to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PGK to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 26, valuing the pair at 1799.8318. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 22, dropping to 1682.6725.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 117.1593 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1752.0153 to the December average rate of 1760.3054, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1799.8318 was down 1.85% compared to the 2017 peak of 1833.8402, 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 8,999,159 PYG

2017 Average 8,830,505 PYG

Yearly Trough Low 8,413,362 PYG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 585,796.62 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1783.0043

1701.1251

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to PYG 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 1729.8547, compared to 1758.1577 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 28.3030 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1729.8547

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1758.1577

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 55.4787 PYG (High: 1756.5454 / Low: 1701.0668). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 20.5812 PYG (High: 1721.4507 / Low: 1700.8695).

May Spread (Volatile) ±55.4787

April Spread (Stable) ±20.5812

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 28.4510 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -28.4510

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 1776.1811) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1773.9896), the exchange rate shifted by +2.1915 (+0.12%).

2018 Avg (October) 1776.1811

2017 Avg (October) 1773.9896

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1767.8360	1731.0079	1752.0153
February	1766.1058	1722.4850	1740.4013
March	1737.2144	1682.6725	1711.9502
April	1721.4507	1700.8695	1707.9483
May	1756.5454	1701.0668	1726.2144
June	1755.1995	1727.9017	1740.5990
July	1751.6678	1729.7847	1739.0601
August	1765.2592	1731.8787	1742.9524
September	1778.5365	1751.1879	1761.5559
October	1799.8318	1757.9879	1776.1811
November	1798.9318	1747.1783	1768.8915
December	1775.7977	1742.8210	1760.3054