2018 PGK to XDR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2191 XDR

YEARLY LOW

0.2110 XDR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2146 XDR

2018 PGK to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PGK to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.2191. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 0.2110.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0081 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2158 to the December average rate of 0.2135, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2191 was down 7.41% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2366, 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 1,095 XDR

2017 Average 1,131 XDR

Yearly Trough Low 1,055 XDR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 40.32 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2169

0.2121

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to XDR 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 0.2145, compared to 0.2148 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2145

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2148

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0059 XDR (High: 0.2191 / Low: 0.2132). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 XDR (High: 0.2169 / Low: 0.2151).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0059

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.2158) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2330), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0172 (-7.38%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.2158

2017 Avg (January) 0.2330

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2191	0.2132	0.2158
February	0.2165	0.2112	0.2140
March	0.2160	0.2111	0.2135
April	0.2137	0.2110	0.2125
May	0.2172	0.2123	0.2148
June	0.2179	0.2127	0.2161
July	0.2177	0.2149	0.2165
August	0.2169	0.2151	0.2160
September	0.2162	0.2141	0.2147
October	0.2155	0.2130	0.2140
November	0.2154	0.2131	0.2141
December	0.2153	0.2114	0.2135