2018 SBD to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4261 PGK

YEARLY LOW

0.4095 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4171 PGK

2018 SBD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SBD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 20, valuing the pair at 0.4261. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 23, dropping to 0.4095.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0166 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4148 to the December average rate of 0.4165, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4261 was up 0.56% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4237, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,130 PGK

2017 Average 2,042 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 2,047 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 83.01 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4220

0.4128

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SBD 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 0.4154, compared to 0.4189 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0036 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4154

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4189

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0137 PGK (High: 0.4240 / Low: 0.4102). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0038 PGK (High: 0.4220 / Low: 0.4182).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0137

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0038

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0034 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.4198) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4097), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0101 (+2.47%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.4198

2017 Avg (November) 0.4097

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4176	0.4095	0.4148
February	0.4185	0.4098	0.4148
March	0.4190	0.4115	0.4150
April	0.4193	0.4144	0.4170
May	0.4210	0.4122	0.4170
June	0.4204	0.4106	0.4136
July	0.4182	0.4109	0.4156
August	0.4208	0.4169	0.4195
September	0.4220	0.4182	0.4212
October	0.4233	0.4175	0.4211
November	0.4261	0.4162	0.4198
December	0.4240	0.4102	0.4165