2018 RSD to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0341 PGK

YEARLY LOW

0.0319 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0328 PGK

2018 RSD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RSD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 0.0341. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 0.0319.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0023 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0332 to the December average rate of 0.0324, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0341 was up 4.60% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0326, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 RSD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 171 PGK

2017 Average 149 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 159 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 11.28 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0339

0.0321

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RSD 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 0.0332, compared to 0.0325 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0332

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0325

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0015 PGK (High: 0.0333 / Low: 0.0319). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 PGK (High: 0.0328 / Low: 0.0323).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0015

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.0337) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0279), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0058 (+20.93%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.0337

2017 Avg (April) 0.0279

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0337	0.0325	0.0332
February	0.0340	0.0330	0.0336
March	0.0340	0.0333	0.0336
April	0.0341	0.0333	0.0337
May	0.0333	0.0319	0.0327
June	0.0327	0.0319	0.0324
July	0.0328	0.0323	0.0326
August	0.0328	0.0319	0.0323
September	0.0331	0.0323	0.0327
October	0.0329	0.0321	0.0325
November	0.0326	0.0321	0.0323
December	0.0328	0.0320	0.0324