2018 SZL to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2796 PGK

YEARLY LOW

0.2144 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2497 PGK

2018 SZL to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SZL to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 0.2796. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 0.2144.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0652 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2642 to the December average rate of 0.2365, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2796 was up 6.99% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2614, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,398 PGK

2017 Average 1,199 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 1,072 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 325.87 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2768

0.2208

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 0.2640, compared to 0.2354 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0286 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2640

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2354

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0238 PGK (High: 0.2616 / Low: 0.2378). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0099 PGK (High: 0.2782 / Low: 0.2683).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0238

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0099

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0134 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0134

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.2716) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2395), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0322 (+13.44%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.2716

2017 Avg (February) 0.2395

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2717	0.2592	0.2642
February	0.2796	0.2646	0.2716
March	0.2782	0.2683	0.2721
April	0.2748	0.2614	0.2685
May	0.2677	0.2559	0.2604
June	0.2616	0.2378	0.2470
July	0.2511	0.2375	0.2452
August	0.2490	0.2263	0.2363
September	0.2355	0.2144	0.2255
October	0.2361	0.2255	0.2307
November	0.2449	0.2302	0.2383
December	0.2479	0.2312	0.2365