YEARLY HIGH
5.1470 SZL
YEARLY LOW
4.3202 SZL
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.7119 SZL

2024 PGK to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the PGK to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 5.1470. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 4.3202.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8269 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.0311 to the December average rate of 4.5078, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 5.1470 was down 7.43% compared to the 2023 peak of 5.5601, 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 25,735 SZL
2023 Average 25,612 SZL
Yearly Trough Low 21,601 SZL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,134.43 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

5.0918
4.3639
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to SZL 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 4.9069, compared to 4.5169 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3900 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.9069
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.5169

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was December, with a trading range of 0.3389 SZL (High: 4.7006 / Low: 4.3616). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1659 SZL (High: 4.8327 / Low: 4.6668).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.3389
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1659

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1899 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1899

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2024: 5.0275) against the same month in 2023 (average: 5.0731), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0455 (-0.90%).

2024 Avg (February) 5.0275
2023 Avg (February) 5.0731

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.1347 4.8816 5.0311
February 5.1470 4.9269 5.0275
March 5.1326 4.8683 4.9607
April 5.0543 4.8316 4.9342
May 4.8327 4.6668 4.7443
June 4.9255 4.5869 4.7436
July 4.7944 4.5999 4.6754
August 4.7254 4.4600 4.5910
September 4.5525 4.3202 4.4500
October 4.5064 4.3282 4.4246
November 4.5326 4.3440 4.4529
December 4.7006 4.3616 4.5078