YEARLY HIGH
0.9236 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.8698 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8948 PGK

2018 AED to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AED to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.9236. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 28, dropping to 0.8698.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0537 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8774 to the December average rate of 0.9166, 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 0.9236 was up 3.11% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.8957, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,618 PGK
2017 Average 4,342 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 4,349 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 268.70 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.9207
0.8717
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AED 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 0.8824, compared to 0.9072 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0248 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8824
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9072

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0177 PGK (High: 0.9030 / Low: 0.8854). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0057 PGK (High: 0.9144 / Low: 0.9087).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0177
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0057

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 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.9166) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.8759), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0407 (+4.65%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.9166
2017 Avg (December) 0.8759

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8843 0.8719 0.8774
February 0.8840 0.8698 0.8758
March 0.8868 0.8699 0.8777
April 0.8880 0.8777 0.8838
May 0.8956 0.8852 0.8889
June 0.9030 0.8854 0.8909
July 0.8974 0.8916 0.8950
August 0.9038 0.8954 0.9009
September 0.9063 0.8982 0.9047
October 0.9144 0.9087 0.9120
November 0.9177 0.9071 0.9140
December 0.9236 0.9118 0.9166