YEARLY HIGH
144.2453 SOS
YEARLY LOW
132.0981 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
137.9990 SOS

2025 PGK to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the PGK to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 15, valuing the pair at 144.2453. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 132.0981.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.1472 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 141.8441 to the December average rate of 133.7457, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 144.2453 was down 6.69% compared to the 2024 peak of 154.5823, 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 721,227 SOS
2024 Average 734,277 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 660,491 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 60,736.13 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

142.6539
132.9358
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 140.2009, compared to 135.7971 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.4038 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 140.2009
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 135.7971

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was October, with a trading range of 8.9947 SOS (High: 142.8046 / Low: 133.8098). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0131 SOS (High: 138.6095 / Low: 136.5964).

October Spread (Volatile) ±8.9947
July Spread (Stable) ±2.0131

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2025. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.4403 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4403

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2025: 141.8441) against the same month in 2024 (average: 153.0069), the exchange rate shifted by -11.1628 (-7.30%).

2025 Avg (January) 141.8441
2024 Avg (January) 153.0069

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 144.2453 140.3309 141.8441
February 142.7691 139.9532 141.8393
March 142.3589 138.6525 140.4861
April 141.7938 138.0188 139.2568
May 141.2425 137.0764 139.5232
June 139.1638 136.6916 138.2562
July 138.6095 136.5964 137.9516
August 138.3693 135.0476 136.5113
September 137.2973 134.4064 136.0671
October 142.8046 133.8098 135.6082
November 137.0068 132.7299 134.8989
December 134.7512 132.0981 133.7457