2019 SAR to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9190 PGK

YEARLY LOW

0.7498 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9021 PGK

2019 SAR to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SAR to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 29, valuing the pair at 0.9190. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 0.7498.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1693 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8969 to the December average rate of 0.9087, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.9190 was up 1.63% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.9043, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,595 PGK

2018 Average 4,382 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 3,749 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 846.33 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.9099

0.8957

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 0.8990, compared to 0.9051 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0062 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8990

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9051

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 0.1692 PGK (High: 0.9190 / Low: 0.7498). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 PGK (High: 0.8986 / Low: 0.8959).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1692

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0028

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 0.9052) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.8823), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0229 (+2.60%).

2019 Avg (August) 0.9052

2018 Avg (August) 0.8823

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9023	0.8913	0.8969
February	0.8986	0.8959	0.8974
March	0.9017	0.8964	0.8995
April	0.9045	0.8960	0.8996
May	0.9031	0.8959	0.8996
June	0.9037	0.8965	0.9009
July	0.9064	0.8986	0.9029
August	0.9190	0.8911	0.9052
September	0.9187	0.8992	0.9058
October	0.9114	0.9012	0.9048
November	0.9190	0.7498	0.9034
December	0.9187	0.9041	0.9087