YEARLY HIGH
154.5823 SOS
YEARLY LOW
140.6934 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
146.8689 SOS

2024 PGK to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the PGK to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 154.5823. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 140.6934.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.8889 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 153.0069 to the December average rate of 141.3238, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 154.5823 was down 5.05% compared to the 2023 peak of 162.8040, 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 772,911 SOS
2023 Average 790,740 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 703,467 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 69,444.26 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

154.1752
140.1555
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to SOS 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 149.7984, compared to 143.9395 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.8589 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 149.7984
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 143.9395

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was August, with a trading range of 5.6787 SOS (High: 149.6417 / Low: 143.9630). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4798 SOS (High: 147.9792 / Low: 146.4994).

August Spread (Volatile) ±5.6787
May Spread (Stable) ±1.4798

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 2.2538 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.2538

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2024: 153.0069) against the same month in 2023 (average: 161.4273), the exchange rate shifted by -8.4204 (-5.22%).

2024 Avg (January) 153.0069
2023 Avg (January) 161.4273

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 154.5823 151.1462 153.0069
February 153.4019 149.8160 151.5403
March 153.2151 149.2552 150.4034
April 150.9455 148.0560 149.5068
May 147.9792 146.4994 147.2530
June 148.8400 145.8493 147.0801
July 148.4165 145.4158 146.5001
August 149.6417 143.9630 145.3087
September 145.9936 143.5848 144.3269
October 145.4511 142.5348 144.0064
November 143.2783 141.0563 142.1710
December 143.4600 140.6934 141.3238