2018 PGK to QAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1399 QAR

YEARLY LOW

1.0735 QAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1082 QAR

2018 PGK to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PGK to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 1.1399. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 1.0735.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0664 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1295 to the December average rate of 1.0832, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.1399 was down 6.69% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.2217, 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 5,700 QAR

2017 Average 5,764 QAR

Yearly Trough Low 5,367 QAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 332.10 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.1368

1.0783

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to QAR 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 1.1234, compared to 1.0929 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0305 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1234

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0929

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0323 QAR (High: 1.1058 / Low: 1.0735). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0069 QAR (High: 1.0910 / Low: 1.0841).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0323

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0069

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0091 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0091

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1.1319) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.1516), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0197 (-1.71%).

2018 Avg (February) 1.1319

2017 Avg (February) 1.1516

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1370	1.1209	1.1295
February	1.1399	1.1216	1.1319
March	1.1399	1.1178	1.1296
April	1.1293	1.1163	1.1217
May	1.1199	1.1069	1.1151
June	1.1196	1.0978	1.1127
July	1.1117	1.1046	1.1075
August	1.1070	1.0967	1.1000
September	1.1038	1.0937	1.0958
October	1.0910	1.0841	1.0867
November	1.0928	1.0802	1.0842
December	1.1058	1.0735	1.0832