2018 SGD to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.4838 PGK

YEARLY LOW

2.3992 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.4364 PGK

2018 SGD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SGD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 2.4838. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 3, dropping to 2.3992.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0846 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4384 to the December average rate of 2.4555, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.4838 was up 3.29% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.4047, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,419 PGK

2017 Average 11,557 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 11,996 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 422.96 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.4720

2.4071

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD 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 2.4431, compared to 2.4297 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0134 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4431

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4297

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0782 PGK (High: 2.4781 / Low: 2.3999). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0237 PGK (High: 2.4406 / Low: 2.4169).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0782

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0237

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0285 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0285

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 2.4666) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.3002), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1663 (+7.23%).

2018 Avg (April) 2.4666

2017 Avg (April) 2.3002

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.4569	2.4000	2.4384
February	2.4672	2.4072	2.4372
March	2.4750	2.4210	2.4512
April	2.4838	2.4424	2.4666
May	2.4624	2.4119	2.4380
June	2.4781	2.3999	2.4271
July	2.4279	2.3992	2.4125
August	2.4314	2.4012	2.4173
September	2.4362	2.4001	2.4233
October	2.4406	2.4169	2.4280
November	2.4565	2.4241	2.4416
December	2.4828	2.4321	2.4555