YEARLY HIGH
2.8684 TJS
YEARLY LOW
2.7053 TJS
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.7829 TJS

2018 PGK to TJS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PGK to TJS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 29, valuing the pair at 2.8684. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 7, dropping to 2.7053.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1631 TJS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7367 to the December average rate of 2.7989, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.8684 was up 2.57% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.7965, 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 14,342 TJS
2017 Average 13,472 TJS
Yearly Trough Low 13,527 TJS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 815.38 TJS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.8570
2.7162
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to TJS 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 2.7447, compared to 2.8210 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0763 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7447
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8210

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0857 TJS (High: 2.7961 / Low: 2.7104). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0214 TJS (High: 2.8250 / Low: 2.8035).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0857
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0214

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0242 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0242

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 2.8288) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.7670), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0618 (+2.23%).

2018 Avg (July) 2.8288
2017 Avg (July) 2.7670

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.7562 2.7258 2.7367
February 2.7622 2.7200 2.7428
March 2.7618 2.7127 2.7362
April 2.7478 2.7053 2.7279
May 2.7619 2.7211 2.7488
June 2.7961 2.7104 2.7758
July 2.8684 2.7878 2.8288
August 2.8647 2.8374 2.8452
September 2.8576 2.8317 2.8361
October 2.8250 2.8035 2.8119
November 2.8283 2.7935 2.8053
December 2.8118 2.7808 2.7989