2019 SCR to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2740 PGK

YEARLY LOW

0.2055 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2474 PGK

2019 SCR to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SCR to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 11, valuing the pair at 0.2740. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 0.2055.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0685 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2464 to the December average rate of 0.2488, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.2740 was up 10.22% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.2486, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,370 PGK

2018 Average 1,207 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 1,028 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 342.36 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.2504

0.2457

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 0.2465, compared to 0.2483 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2465

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2483

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 0.0584 PGK (High: 0.2639 / Low: 0.2055). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 PGK (High: 0.2478 / Low: 0.2456).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0584

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 0.2500) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.2435), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0065 (+2.68%).

2019 Avg (August) 0.2500

2018 Avg (August) 0.2435

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2473	0.2451	0.2464
February	0.2467	0.2439	0.2461
March	0.2476	0.2434	0.2464
April	0.2476	0.2423	0.2463
May	0.2478	0.2456	0.2467
June	0.2482	0.2457	0.2472
July	0.2492	0.2421	0.2477
August	0.2740	0.2432	0.2500
September	0.2521	0.2454	0.2481
October	0.2495	0.2459	0.2475
November	0.2639	0.2055	0.2475
December	0.2516	0.2474	0.2488