YEARLY HIGH
174.5272 XOF
YEARLY LOW
162.6716 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
169.0552 XOF

2018 PGK to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PGK to XOF 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 XOF. 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 12.02% compared to the 2017 peak of 198.3807, 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 XOF
2017 Average 912,880 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 813,358 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 59,278.16 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

172.6235
163.9018
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to XOF 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 XOF (High: 174.2534 / Low: 166.7865). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.3534 XOF (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