2018 SDG to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4632 PGK

YEARLY LOW

0.0698 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1832 PGK

2018 SDG to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SDG to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.4632. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 3, dropping to 0.0698.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3934 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4596 to the December average rate of 0.0707, the exchange rate registered a net change of -84.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4632 was down 7.31% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4997, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,316 PGK

2017 Average 2,404 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 349 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,966.84 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4985

0.0315

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 0.2309, compared to 0.1355 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0954 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2309

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1355

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.2815 PGK (High: 0.4586 / Low: 0.1771). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 PGK (High: 0.0708 / Low: 0.0698).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2815

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2536 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2536

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.4596) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4936), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0340 (-6.90%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.4596

2017 Avg (January) 0.4936

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4632	0.4568	0.4596
February	0.4586	0.1771	0.2060
March	0.1794	0.1772	0.1783
April	0.1811	0.1780	0.1793
May	0.1827	0.1792	0.1808
June	0.1843	0.1806	0.1815
July	0.1830	0.1816	0.1826
August	0.1841	0.1827	0.1836
September	0.1849	0.1825	0.1844
October	0.1864	0.0702	0.1210
November	0.0708	0.0698	0.0705
December	0.0714	0.0704	0.0707