YEARLY HIGH
1.0816 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.9863 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0373 PGK

2024 SAR to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the SAR to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1.0816. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 0.9863.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0952 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9956 to the December average rate of 1.0762, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 1.0816 was up 7.06% compared to the 2023 peak of 1.0102, 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 5,408 PGK
2023 Average 4,801 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 4,932 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 476.12 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

1.0842
0.9875
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 1.0172, compared to 1.0575 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0403 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0172
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0575

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was August, with a trading range of 0.0377 PGK (High: 1.0553 / Low: 1.0176). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0109 PGK (High: 1.0387 / Low: 1.0278).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0377
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0109

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2024: 1.0762) against the same month in 2023 (average: 0.9973), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0789 (+7.91%).

2024 Avg (December) 1.0762
2023 Avg (December) 0.9973

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0111 0.9863 0.9956
February 1.0163 0.9926 1.0061
March 1.0210 0.9946 1.0129
April 1.0321 1.0068 1.0189
May 1.0387 1.0278 1.0340
June 1.0435 1.0237 1.0357
July 1.0469 1.0239 1.0395
August 1.0553 1.0176 1.0464
September 1.0643 1.0421 1.0552
October 1.0681 1.0456 1.0571
November 1.0787 1.0609 1.0706
December 1.0816 1.0618 1.0762