2019 SGD to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.5452 PGK

YEARLY LOW

2.0669 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.4805 PGK

2019 SGD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SGD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 2.5452. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 2.0669.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4783 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4803 to the December average rate of 2.5128, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 2.5452 was up 2.47% compared to the 2018 peak of 2.4838, 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 12,726 PGK

2018 Average 12,182 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 10,334 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,391.46 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

2.5189

2.4453

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 2.4813, compared to 2.4797 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4813

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4797

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 0.4661 PGK (High: 2.5330 / Low: 2.0669). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0240 PGK (High: 2.4978 / Low: 2.4738).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.4661

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0240

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0357 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0357

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 2.5128) against the same month in 2018 (average: 2.4555), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0572 (+2.33%).

2019 Avg (December) 2.5128

2018 Avg (December) 2.4555

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.5120	2.4614	2.4803
February	2.4978	2.4738	2.4862
March	2.5072	2.4775	2.4914
April	2.5075	2.4668	2.4878
May	2.4753	2.4450	2.4613
June	2.5050	2.4467	2.4808
July	2.5047	2.4636	2.4872
August	2.4835	2.4029	2.4515
September	2.4894	2.4411	2.4623
October	2.5119	2.4495	2.4767
November	2.5330	2.0669	2.4880
December	2.5452	2.4911	2.5128