YEARLY HIGH
3.8489 SCR
YEARLY LOW
3.2456 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.5137 SCR

2024 PGK to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the PGK to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 3.8489. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 27, dropping to 3.2456.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6034 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.5844 to the December average rate of 3.4921, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 3.8489 was down 4.25% compared to the 2023 peak of 4.0200, 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 19,245 SCR
2023 Average 18,671 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 16,228 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,016.82 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

3.6032
3.3777
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to SCR 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 3.5607, compared to 3.4668 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0939 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.5607
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.4668

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was August, with a trading range of 0.6034 SCR (High: 3.8489 / Low: 3.2456). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1220 SCR (High: 3.5851 / Low: 3.4631).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.6034
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1220

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2024. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1018 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2024: 3.4983) against the same month in 2023 (average: 3.6970), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1987 (-5.37%).

2024 Avg (August) 3.4983
2023 Avg (August) 3.6970

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.7180 3.4875 3.5844
February 3.6456 3.4667 3.5673
March 3.7288 3.5082 3.5785
April 3.7872 3.4967 3.5567
May 3.5851 3.4631 3.5215
June 3.7675 3.4793 3.5558
July 3.6335 3.4676 3.5385
August 3.8489 3.2456 3.4983
September 3.4957 3.2723 3.3965
October 3.8248 3.2937 3.4555
November 3.5522 3.3353 3.4199
December 3.7318 3.2976 3.4921