YEARLY HIGH
183.1347 SYP
YEARLY LOW
149.3380 SYP
YEARLY AVERAGE
152.2554 SYP

2019 PGK to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PGK to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 183.1347. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 149.3380.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 33.7967 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 153.1053 to the December average rate of 151.0931, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 183.1347 was up 13.61% compared to the 2018 peak of 161.1925, 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 915,673 SYP
2018 Average 783,587 SYP
Yearly Trough Low 746,690 SYP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 168,983.43 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

153.3065
150.8919
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to SYP 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 152.7426, compared to 151.7682 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9744 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 152.7426
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 151.7682

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 33.6967 SYP (High: 183.1347 / Low: 149.4380). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5317 SYP (High: 153.2768 / Low: 152.7451).

November Spread (Volatile) ±33.6967
February Spread (Stable) ±0.5317

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.1022 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 152.1953) against the same month in 2018 (average: 153.3965), the exchange rate shifted by -1.2012 (-0.78%).

2019 Avg (November) 152.1953
2018 Avg (November) 153.3965

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 154.0422 152.3050 153.1053
February 153.2768 152.7451 153.0138
March 153.1383 152.2904 152.6456
April 153.2699 151.8216 152.6558
May 153.3016 152.0608 152.6603
June 153.2852 151.7926 152.3748
July 153.3823 151.4703 152.3271
August 154.0636 149.3642 151.7424
September 152.9755 149.5965 151.6178
October 152.3699 150.5788 151.6333
November 183.1347 149.4380 152.1953
December 151.9145 149.3380 151.0931