YEARLY HIGH
7667.7135 STD
YEARLY LOW
6205.6587 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
6299.0975 STD

2019 PGK to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PGK to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 7667.7135. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 13, dropping to 6205.6587.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1462.0548 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6258.2197 to the December average rate of 6325.6193, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 7667.7135 was up 18.11% compared to the 2018 peak of 6491.8025, 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 38,338,568 STD
2018 Average 31,427,028 STD
Yearly Trough Low 31,028,293 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,310,274.17 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

6384.9557
6226.2472
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to STD 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 6245.9421, compared to 6352.2530 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 106.3109 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6245.9421
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6352.2530

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 1411.7665 STD (High: 7667.7135 / Low: 6255.9471). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 19.1448 STD (High: 6265.0594 / Low: 6245.9146).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1411.7665
February Spread (Stable) ±19.1448

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 46.1107 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -46.1107

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 6371.7300) against the same month in 2018 (average: 6270.1537), the exchange rate shifted by +101.5763 (+1.62%).

2019 Avg (November) 6371.7300
2018 Avg (November) 6270.1537

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6295.1657 6225.3377 6258.2197
February 6265.0594 6245.9146 6254.6554
March 6261.4255 6224.5811 6239.6510
April 6265.0594 6205.6587 6239.4729
May 6265.0594 6215.4762 6239.7628
June 6374.2167 6211.9308 6243.8907
July 6397.8605 6342.6886 6366.7513
August 6452.0945 6255.5931 6349.9268
September 6393.3624 6257.1780 6346.1544
October 6378.9320 6305.4824 6353.3361
November 7667.7135 6255.9471 6371.7300
December 6360.1150 6252.4892 6325.6193