YEARLY HIGH
75314.5411 VEF
YEARLY LOW
3.0827 VEF
YEARLY AVERAGE
38151.5359 VEF

2018 PGK to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PGK to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 2, valuing the pair at 75314.5411. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 3.0827.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 75311.4584 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.1355 to the December average rate of 73810.0584, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2353932.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 75314.5411 was up 2196193.97% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.4292, 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 376,572,706 VEF
2017 Average 15,833 VEF
Yearly Trough Low 15,414 VEF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 376,557,292.00 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

82250.7480
-7473.9202
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to VEF 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 13069.3041, compared to 63233.7676 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 50164.4635 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13069.3041
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 63233.7676

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 42895.9279 VEF (High: 75271.6020 / Low: 32375.6742). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1822 VEF (High: 3.2649 / Low: 3.0827).

August Spread (Volatile) ±42895.9279
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1822

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 601.0518 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -601.0518

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 74773.6923) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.1447), the exchange rate shifted by +74770.5476 (+2377683.59%).

2018 Avg (September) 74773.6923
2017 Avg (September) 3.1447

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.2649 3.0827 3.1355
February 9064.1628 3.0869 5082.9355
March 12555.8539 8982.8950 11281.7557
April 20550.4711 12337.3689 15412.1313
May 24490.6818 21116.8257 22217.2055
June 24583.7369 24088.0314 24418.6613
July 32461.3530 24239.1148 27692.7317
August 75271.6020 32375.6742 54936.9842
September 75314.5411 74636.7492 74773.6923
October 74448.4521 73979.9237 74172.6405
November 74578.9961 73718.8210 74016.4986
December 74197.5641 73256.9700 73810.0584