2018 PKR to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0294 PGK

YEARLY LOW

0.0241 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0272 PGK

2018 PKR to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PKR to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.0294. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.0241.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0053 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0291 to the December average rate of 0.0242, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0294 was down 6.52% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0314, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 14,678 PGK

2017 Average 15,148 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 12,038 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,639.56 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0296

0.0237

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to PGK 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 0.0285, compared to 0.0259 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0026 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0285

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0259

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0023 PGK (High: 0.0273 / Low: 0.0250). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 PGK (High: 0.0270 / Low: 0.0268).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0023

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0291) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0304), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0012 (-4.06%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0291

2017 Avg (January) 0.0304

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0294	0.0290	0.0291
February	0.0293	0.0289	0.0291
March	0.0293	0.0277	0.0287
April	0.0282	0.0279	0.0281
May	0.0285	0.0281	0.0282
June	0.0287	0.0269	0.0276
July	0.0271	0.0255	0.0264
August	0.0271	0.0265	0.0268
September	0.0270	0.0268	0.0269
October	0.0273	0.0250	0.0258
November	0.0253	0.0250	0.0251
December	0.0252	0.0241	0.0242