2018 PGK to UZS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 PGK to UZS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the PGK to UZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 16, valuing the pair at 2565.8842. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 13, dropping to 2350.2748.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 215.6094 UZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2527.3526 to the December average rate of 2471.8796, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2565.8842 was up 0.99% compared to the 2017 peak of 2540.6636, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PGK based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
PGK to UZS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 2496.8700, compared to 2417.2441 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 79.6258 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 85.8303 UZS (High: 2437.2932 / Low: 2351.4630). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 18.6481 UZS (High: 2481.4870 / Low: 2462.8389).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 45.0427 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 2546.8789) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1042.9441), the exchange rate shifted by +1503.9348 (+144.20%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2553.4738 | 2511.3468 | 2527.3526 |
| February | 2565.8842 | 2522.4719 | 2546.8789 |
| March | 2561.0329 | 2501.5520 | 2530.9211 |
| April | 2517.9257 | 2477.3006 | 2492.9410 |
| May | 2480.7988 | 2433.0264 | 2461.1737 |
| June | 2449.9163 | 2396.2467 | 2421.9525 |
| July | 2407.0106 | 2364.6157 | 2376.9098 |
| August | 2369.6933 | 2350.2748 | 2356.9243 |
| September | 2437.2932 | 2351.4630 | 2390.1964 |
| October | 2463.7963 | 2417.3097 | 2446.3973 |
| November | 2475.8209 | 2455.3825 | 2461.1574 |
| December | 2481.4870 | 2462.8389 | 2471.8796 |