2018 PGK to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

174.5272 XAF

YEARLY LOW

162.6716 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

169.0552 XAF

2018 PGK to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PGK to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 174.5272. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 162.6716.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.8556 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 166.8565 to the December average rate of 171.2608, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 174.5272 was down 11.99% compared to the 2017 peak of 198.3095, 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 872,636 XAF

2017 Average 912,236 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 813,358 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 59,278.16 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

172.6235

163.9018

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to XAF 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 167.2048, compared to 170.9056 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.7007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 167.2048

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 170.9056

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 7.4669 XAF (High: 174.2534 / Low: 166.7865). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.3534 XAF (High: 171.7811 / Low: 169.4277).

May Spread (Volatile) ±7.4669

July Spread (Stable) ±2.3534

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 2.3434 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3434

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 171.7769) against the same month in 2017 (average: 174.4757), the exchange rate shifted by -2.6988 (-1.55%).

2018 Avg (August) 171.7769

2017 Avg (August) 174.4757

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	170.1357	164.0845	166.8565
February	168.3985	162.6716	165.1630
March	166.8148	163.0478	164.9676
April	166.6511	162.7904	164.6286
May	174.2534	166.7865	169.9545
June	173.8755	169.4790	171.6589
July	171.7811	169.4277	170.6207
August	174.5272	168.9673	171.7769
September	171.4785	167.5065	169.4336
October	172.8972	168.7878	170.4447
November	174.0950	169.9554	171.8967
December	173.2029	168.9149	171.2608