YEARLY HIGH
89.0325 YER
YEARLY LOW
72.5926 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
73.9940 YER

2019 PGK to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PGK to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 89.0325. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 72.5926.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.4399 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 74.4249 to the December average rate of 73.4426, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 89.0325 was up 8.29% compared to the 2018 peak of 82.2159, 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 445,163 YER
2018 Average 380,980 YER
Yearly Trough Low 362,963 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 82,199.49 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

74.5232
73.3444
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to YER 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 74.2358, compared to 73.7522 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4836 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 74.2358
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 73.7522

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 16.3925 YER (High: 89.0325 / Low: 72.6400). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3705 YER (High: 74.5120 / Low: 74.1416).

November Spread (Volatile) ±16.3925
February Spread (Stable) ±0.3705

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.5384 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5384

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 73.9810) against the same month in 2018 (average: 74.5681), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5871 (-0.79%).

2019 Avg (November) 73.9810
2018 Avg (November) 74.5681

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 74.8817 74.0220 74.4249
February 74.5120 74.1416 74.3409
March 74.4510 73.9981 74.2003
April 74.5092 73.8027 74.1990
May 74.5092 73.8712 74.1839
June 74.3244 73.8909 74.0660
July 74.2732 73.6180 73.9152
August 74.9178 72.6359 73.7291
September 74.2358 72.6545 73.6818
October 74.0681 73.2152 73.7638
November 89.0325 72.6400 73.9810
December 73.8495 72.5926 73.4426