2018 PLN to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9723 PGK

YEARLY LOW

0.8685 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9113 PGK

2018 PLN to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PLN to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 19, valuing the pair at 0.9723. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 29, dropping to 0.8685.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1038 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9450 to the December average rate of 0.8928, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.9723 was up 5.39% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.9226, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 19,446 PGK

2017 Average 16,951 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 17,369 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,076.91 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.9596

0.8807

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 0.9302, compared to 0.8924 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0377 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9302

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8924

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0519 PGK (High: 0.9204 / Low: 0.8685). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0206 PGK (High: 0.9033 / Low: 0.8827).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0519

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0206

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0497 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0497

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.9530) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.7809), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1722 (+22.05%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.9530

2017 Avg (February) 0.7809

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9656	0.9202	0.9450
February	0.9723	0.9328	0.9530
March	0.9568	0.9349	0.9445
April	0.9702	0.9287	0.9504
May	0.9204	0.8685	0.9007
June	0.9013	0.8705	0.8873
July	0.9020	0.8688	0.8891
August	0.9075	0.8697	0.8912
September	0.9141	0.8872	0.9002
October	0.9059	0.8737	0.8938
November	0.8959	0.8751	0.8875
December	0.9033	0.8827	0.8928