2018 PGK to SLL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2543.1024 SLL

YEARLY LOW

1912.7465 SLL

YEARLY AVERAGE

2346.1868 SLL

2018 PGK to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PGK to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 2, valuing the pair at 2543.1024. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 11, dropping to 1912.7465.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 630.3559 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2378.5177 to the December average rate of 2492.1416, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2543.1024 was up 5.47% compared to the 2017 peak of 2411.3206, 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 12,715,512 SLL

2017 Average 11,717,544 SLL

Yearly Trough Low 9,563,732 SLL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,151,779.71 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2582.8927

1886.2593

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to SLL 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 2332.7448, compared to 2359.6288 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 26.8840 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2332.7448

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2359.6288

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 569.2933 SLL (High: 2541.6525 / Low: 1972.3592). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 15.8205 SLL (High: 2513.8577 / Low: 2498.0372).

August Spread (Volatile) ±569.2933

October Spread (Stable) ±15.8205

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 286.9705 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -286.9705

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 2524.8399) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2357.7096), the exchange rate shifted by +167.1303 (+7.09%).

2018 Avg (September) 2524.8399

2017 Avg (September) 2357.7096

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2401.2768	2359.4764	2378.5177
February	2405.4035	2366.5583	2385.4617
March	2404.0532	2352.8244	2381.1540
April	2398.9485	2349.6555	2370.4672
May	2399.6196	2357.6390	2383.9194
June	2406.5108	1918.6713	2096.9489
July	1985.3941	1912.7465	1944.3121
August	2541.6525	1972.3592	2192.8805
September	2543.1024	2520.2158	2524.8399
October	2513.8577	2498.0372	2504.5445
November	2518.2657	2489.0610	2499.0542
December	2505.2254	2473.4670	2492.1416