YEARLY HIGH
0.2587 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.2106 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2136 XDR

2019 PGK to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PGK to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 0.2587. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 0.2106.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0481 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2128 to the December average rate of 0.2127, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.2587 was up 18.11% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.2191, 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 1,294 XDR
2018 Average 1,073 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 1,053 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 240.42 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.2153
0.2122
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 0.2129, compared to 0.2143 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2129
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2143

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 0.0479 XDR (High: 0.2587 / Low: 0.2109). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 XDR (High: 0.2142 / Low: 0.2128).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0479
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 0.2149) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.2141), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0008 (+0.36%).

2019 Avg (November) 0.2149
2018 Avg (November) 0.2141

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2136 0.2111 0.2128
February 0.2138 0.2122 0.2129
March 0.2133 0.2117 0.2125
April 0.2143 0.2114 0.2129
May 0.2142 0.2128 0.2134
June 0.2145 0.2116 0.2128
July 0.2154 0.2121 0.2137
August 0.2184 0.2118 0.2145
September 0.2170 0.2121 0.2151
October 0.2163 0.2123 0.2147
November 0.2587 0.2109 0.2149
December 0.2141 0.2106 0.2127