2019 PGK to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9494 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.7638 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7772 WST

2019 PGK to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PGK to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 0.9494. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 0.7638.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1856 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7762 to the December average rate of 0.7746, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.9494 was up 19.51% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.7944, 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 4,747 WST

2018 Average 3,907 WST

Yearly Trough Low 3,819 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 928.12 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.7841

0.7723

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PGK to WST 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 0.7753, compared to 0.7790 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0037 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7753

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7790

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 0.1828 WST (High: 0.9494 / Low: 0.7666). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0079 WST (High: 0.7791 / Low: 0.7712).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1828

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0079

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0084 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0084

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 0.7831) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.7770), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0061 (+0.79%).

2019 Avg (November) 0.7831

2018 Avg (November) 0.7770

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7824	0.7696	0.7762
February	0.7791	0.7712	0.7750
March	0.7788	0.7699	0.7733
April	0.7819	0.7691	0.7737
May	0.7820	0.7733	0.7777
June	0.7802	0.7712	0.7761
July	0.7834	0.7683	0.7754
August	0.7975	0.7690	0.7795
September	0.7905	0.7688	0.7801
October	0.7909	0.7735	0.7811
November	0.9494	0.7666	0.7831
December	0.7839	0.7638	0.7746