YEARLY HIGH
0.8459 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.7967 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8225 XCD

2018 PGK to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PGK to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 16, valuing the pair at 0.8459. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.7967.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0491 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8386 to the December average rate of 0.8028, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.8459 was down 2.06% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.8636, 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 4,229 XCD
2017 Average 4,237 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 3,984 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 245.63 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.8439
0.7990
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to XCD 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 0.8339, compared to 0.8111 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0228 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8339
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8111

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0163 XCD (High: 0.8310 / Low: 0.8148). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0051 XCD (High: 0.8098 / Low: 0.8047).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0163
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0051

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0065 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0065

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.8401) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.8548), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0146 (-1.71%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.8401
2017 Avg (February) 0.8548

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8439 0.8320 0.8386
February 0.8459 0.8323 0.8401
March 0.8459 0.8297 0.8383
April 0.8383 0.8286 0.8326
May 0.8312 0.8216 0.8277
June 0.8310 0.8148 0.8259
July 0.8252 0.8199 0.8220
August 0.8217 0.8140 0.8167
September 0.8192 0.8118 0.8133
October 0.8098 0.8047 0.8068
November 0.8112 0.8018 0.8050
December 0.8070 0.7967 0.8028