YEARLY HIGH
0.0066 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.0062 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0064 PGK

2018 SYP to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SYP to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.0066. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 17, dropping to 0.0062.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0004 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0063 to the December average rate of 0.0065, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0066 was down 57.10% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0153, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 33 PGK
2017 Average 57 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 31 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.91 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0066
0.0062
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 0.0063, compared to 0.0065 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0063
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0065

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0001 PGK (High: 0.0064 / Low: 0.0063). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 PGK (High: 0.0065 / Low: 0.0065).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0001
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0065) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0062), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+4.65%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0065
2017 Avg (December) 0.0062

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0063 0.0062 0.0063
February 0.0063 0.0062 0.0062
March 0.0063 0.0062 0.0063
April 0.0063 0.0063 0.0063
May 0.0064 0.0063 0.0063
June 0.0064 0.0063 0.0064
July 0.0064 0.0064 0.0064
August 0.0064 0.0064 0.0064
September 0.0065 0.0064 0.0065
October 0.0065 0.0065 0.0065
November 0.0065 0.0065 0.0065
December 0.0066 0.0065 0.0065