2018 PGK to XPF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

31.7500 XPF

YEARLY LOW

29.5932 XPF

YEARLY AVERAGE

30.7545 XPF

2018 PGK to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PGK to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 31.7500. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 29.5932.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1568 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 30.3545 to the December average rate of 31.1558, 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 31.7500 was down 12.11% compared to the 2017 peak of 36.1228, 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 158,750 XPF

2017 Average 166,150 XPF

Yearly Trough Low 147,966 XPF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,783.89 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

31.4037

29.8170

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to XPF 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 30.4179, compared to 31.0912 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6732 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 30.4179

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 31.0912

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 1.3584 XPF (High: 31.7002 / Low: 30.3418). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4281 XPF (High: 31.2504 / Low: 30.8223).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.3584

July Spread (Stable) ±0.4281

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 0.4263 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4263

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 31.2497) against the same month in 2017 (average: 31.7406), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4910 (-1.55%).

2018 Avg (August) 31.2497

2017 Avg (August) 31.7406

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	30.9511	29.8503	30.3545
February	30.6351	29.5932	30.0465
March	30.3470	29.6617	30.0109
April	30.3172	29.6148	29.9492
May	31.7002	30.3418	30.9181
June	31.6315	30.8316	31.2282
July	31.2504	30.8223	31.0393
August	31.7500	30.7385	31.2497
September	31.1954	30.4728	30.8234
October	31.4535	30.7059	31.0073
November	31.6714	30.9183	31.2715
December	31.5091	30.7290	31.1558