2019 PGK to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.9531 SBD

YEARLY LOW

2.3716 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.4239 SBD

2019 PGK to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PGK to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 2.9531. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 1, dropping to 2.3716.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5816 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4106 to the December average rate of 2.4304, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 2.9531 was up 20.93% compared to the 2018 peak of 2.4421, 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 14,766 SBD

2018 Average 11,987 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 11,858 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,907.82 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

2.4484

2.4044

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to SBD 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 2.4179, compared to 2.4299 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0120 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4179

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4299

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 0.5639 SBD (High: 2.9531 / Low: 2.3893). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0203 SBD (High: 2.4417 / Low: 2.4214).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.5639

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0203

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0255 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0255

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 2.4447) against the same month in 2018 (average: 2.3823), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0624 (+2.62%).

2019 Avg (November) 2.4447

2018 Avg (November) 2.3823

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.4565	2.3720	2.4106
February	2.4403	2.3759	2.4106
March	2.4312	2.3825	2.4092
April	2.4340	2.3716	2.4166
May	2.4436	2.3965	2.4264
June	2.4417	2.4214	2.4338
July	2.4550	2.4096	2.4336
August	2.4305	2.3884	2.4081
September	2.4522	2.3833	2.4254
October	2.4563	2.4175	2.4372
November	2.9531	2.3893	2.4447
December	2.4459	2.4062	2.4304