2018 PGK to TOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7132 TOP

YEARLY LOW

0.6699 TOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6915 TOP

2018 PGK to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PGK to TOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 3, valuing the pair at 0.7132. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.6699.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0433 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6973 to the December average rate of 0.6764, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.7132 was down 3.67% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.7404, 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 3,566 TOP

2017 Average 3,551 TOP

Yearly Trough Low 3,350 TOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 216.32 TOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.7069

0.6736

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to TOP 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 0.6921, compared to 0.6909 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6921

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6909

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0295 TOP (High: 0.7043 / Low: 0.6747). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0057 TOP (High: 0.6920 / Low: 0.6862).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0295

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0057

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0089 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0089

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 0.7041) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.7041), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0000 (-0.00%).

2018 Avg (July) 0.7041

2017 Avg (July) 0.7041

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7057	0.6876	0.6973
February	0.6975	0.6798	0.6883
March	0.6954	0.6842	0.6897
April	0.6920	0.6781	0.6851
May	0.7043	0.6747	0.6937
June	0.7022	0.6889	0.6983
July	0.7132	0.7002	0.7041
August	0.7025	0.6960	0.6982
September	0.7003	0.6940	0.6953
October	0.6920	0.6862	0.6881
November	0.6899	0.6799	0.6833
December	0.6823	0.6699	0.6764