2018 PGK to USD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3130 USD

YEARLY LOW

0.2948 USD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3043 USD

2018 PGK to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PGK to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 16, valuing the pair at 0.3130. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.2948.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0182 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3103 to the December average rate of 0.2970, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3130 was down 2.06% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3196, 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 1,565 USD

2017 Average 1,568 USD

Yearly Trough Low 1,474 USD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 90.89 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3123

0.2957

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to USD 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 0.3086, compared to 0.3001 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0084 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3086

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3001

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0060 USD (High: 0.3075 / Low: 0.3015). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 USD (High: 0.2996 / Low: 0.2977).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0060

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0024 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0024

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.3109) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3163), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0054 (-1.71%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.3109

2017 Avg (February) 0.3163

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3123	0.3079	0.3103
February	0.3130	0.3080	0.3109
March	0.3130	0.3070	0.3102
April	0.3102	0.3066	0.3081
May	0.3076	0.3040	0.3063
June	0.3075	0.3015	0.3056
July	0.3053	0.3034	0.3042
August	0.3040	0.3012	0.3022
September	0.3031	0.3004	0.3009
October	0.2996	0.2977	0.2985
November	0.3002	0.2967	0.2979
December	0.2986	0.2948	0.2970