YEARLY HIGH
16.0219 SDG
YEARLY LOW
13.0898 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.5756 SDG

2019 PGK to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PGK to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 16.0219. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 13.0898.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9322 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.1424 to the December average rate of 13.2393, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 16.0219 was up 11.88% compared to the 2018 peak of 14.3208, 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 80,110 SDG
2018 Average 35,250 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 65,449 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,660.84 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

14.2424
13.1481
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to SDG 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 13.8599, compared to 13.2912 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5688 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.8599
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.2912

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 2.9322 SDG (High: 16.0219 / Low: 13.0898). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0529 SDG (High: 13.3778 / Low: 13.3248).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2.9322
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0529

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.6513 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6513

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 13.3298) against the same month in 2018 (average: 14.1924), the exchange rate shifted by -0.8626 (-6.08%).

2019 Avg (November) 13.3298
2018 Avg (November) 14.1924

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.2335 14.0965 14.1424
February 14.1859 14.1286 14.1512
March 14.1733 14.0933 14.1177
April 14.2638 13.3872 14.0239
May 13.4449 13.3195 13.3727
June 13.3778 13.3248 13.3519
July 13.3902 13.2765 13.3253
August 13.3778 13.0924 13.2808
September 13.3808 13.0918 13.2780
October 13.3580 13.1969 13.2938
November 16.0219 13.0898 13.3298
December 13.3186 13.0932 13.2393