YEARLY HIGH
2.3374 SRD
YEARLY LOW
2.1987 SRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2711 SRD

2018 PGK to SRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PGK to SRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 16, valuing the pair at 2.3374. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 2.1987.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1387 SRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3152 to the December average rate of 2.2153, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.3374 was down 2.97% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.4088, 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 11,687 SRD
2017 Average 11,737 SRD
Yearly Trough Low 10,994 SRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 693.50 SRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.3322
2.2047
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to SRD 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 2.3039, compared to 2.2383 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0656 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3039
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2383

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0449 SRD (High: 2.2964 / Low: 2.2514). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0141 SRD (High: 2.2346 / Low: 2.2205).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0449
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0141

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0180 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0180

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 2.3216) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.3836), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0621 (-2.60%).

2018 Avg (February) 2.3216
2017 Avg (February) 2.3836

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3319 2.2961 2.3152
February 2.3374 2.2999 2.3216
March 2.3374 2.2927 2.3166
April 2.3164 2.2896 2.3007
May 2.2969 2.2703 2.2872
June 2.2964 2.2514 2.2822
July 2.2802 2.2449 2.2684
August 2.2676 2.2465 2.2538
September 2.2606 2.2403 2.2444
October 2.2346 2.2205 2.2263
November 2.2385 2.2126 2.2214
December 2.2269 2.1987 2.2153