YEARLY HIGH
0.4110 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.3597 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3785 PGK

2018 SEK to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SEK to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.4110. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 0.3597.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0512 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4006 to the December average rate of 0.3725, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4110 was up 0.95% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4071, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,055 PGK
2017 Average 1,871 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 1,799 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 256.16 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4042
0.3612
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SEK 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 0.3866, compared to 0.3703 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0163 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3866
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3703

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0257 PGK (High: 0.4110 / Low: 0.3852). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0075 PGK (High: 0.3744 / Low: 0.3668).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0257
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0075

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0106 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0106

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.3998) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3548), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0450 (+12.68%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.3998
2017 Avg (February) 0.3548

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4085 0.3923 0.4006
February 0.4110 0.3852 0.3998
March 0.3957 0.3871 0.3912
April 0.3911 0.3725 0.3836
May 0.3824 0.3637 0.3730
June 0.3790 0.3636 0.3716
July 0.3776 0.3660 0.3726
August 0.3734 0.3597 0.3648
September 0.3790 0.3605 0.3710
October 0.3765 0.3654 0.3703
November 0.3744 0.3668 0.3706
December 0.3786 0.3696 0.3725