2018 PGK to VUV Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 PGK to VUV Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the PGK to VUV exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 2, valuing the pair at 33.4138. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 31.9619.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4519 VUV. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 32.6575 to the December average rate of 32.9232, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 33.4138 was down 5.05% compared to the 2017 peak of 35.1926, 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 VUV 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 32.7415, compared to 32.9195 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1779 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 1.1593 VUV (High: 33.1212 / Low: 31.9619). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2960 VUV (High: 32.8874 / Low: 32.5915).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.2279 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 32.9944) against the same month in 2017 (average: 33.1974), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2030 (-0.61%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.0700 | 32.0103 | 32.6575 |
| February | 33.1212 | 31.9619 | 32.6270 |
| March | 33.0588 | 32.4052 | 32.7063 |
| April | 32.9755 | 32.2329 | 32.6151 |
| May | 33.3996 | 32.5502 | 32.9825 |
| June | 33.3225 | 32.4449 | 32.8609 |
| July | 33.2559 | 32.7402 | 33.0162 |
| August | 32.9887 | 32.6816 | 32.7883 |
| September | 32.8874 | 32.5915 | 32.6513 |
| October | 33.3328 | 32.4934 | 33.1434 |
| November | 33.4138 | 32.7008 | 32.9944 |
| December | 33.1023 | 32.4698 | 32.9232 |