2019 SBD to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4217 PGK

YEARLY LOW

0.3386 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4126 PGK

2019 SBD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SBD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 1, valuing the pair at 0.4217. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 0.3386.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0830 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4149 to the December average rate of 0.4115, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.4217 was down 1.04% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.4261, 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 2,108 PGK

2018 Average 2,086 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 1,693 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 415.19 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.4159

0.4090

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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 0.4136, compared to 0.4116 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4136

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4116

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 0.0799 PGK (High: 0.4185 / Low: 0.3386). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 PGK (High: 0.4130 / Low: 0.4096).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0799

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0030 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2019: 0.4138) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.4170), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0032 (-0.77%).

2019 Avg (April) 0.4138

2018 Avg (April) 0.4170

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4216	0.4071	0.4149
February	0.4209	0.4098	0.4149
March	0.4197	0.4113	0.4151
April	0.4217	0.4108	0.4138
May	0.4173	0.4092	0.4121
June	0.4130	0.4096	0.4109
July	0.4150	0.4073	0.4109
August	0.4187	0.4114	0.4153
September	0.4196	0.4078	0.4123
October	0.4137	0.4071	0.4103
November	0.4185	0.3386	0.4096
December	0.4156	0.4088	0.4115