YEARLY HIGH
0.3556 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.2900 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2956 USD

2019 PGK to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PGK to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 0.3556. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 0.2900.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0656 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2973 to the December average rate of 0.2934, 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 0.3556 was up 13.62% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.3130, 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 1,778 USD
2018 Average 1,521 USD
Yearly Trough Low 1,450 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 328.19 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.2977
0.2930
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 0.2966, compared to 0.2946 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2966
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2946

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 0.0655 USD (High: 0.3556 / Low: 0.2902). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 USD (High: 0.2976 / Low: 0.2967).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0655
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 0.2955) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.2979), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0023 (-0.78%).

2019 Avg (November) 0.2955
2018 Avg (November) 0.2979

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2990 0.2957 0.2973
February 0.2976 0.2967 0.2971
March 0.2974 0.2957 0.2964
April 0.2976 0.2948 0.2964
May 0.2976 0.2953 0.2964
June 0.2974 0.2951 0.2959
July 0.2967 0.2942 0.2953
August 0.2993 0.2901 0.2945
September 0.2965 0.2902 0.2943
October 0.2959 0.2925 0.2947
November 0.3556 0.2902 0.2955
December 0.2950 0.2900 0.2934