YEARLY HIGH
0.0496 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.0392 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0481 PGK

2019 BTN to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BTN to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 16, valuing the pair at 0.0496. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 0.0392.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0103 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0476 to the December average rate of 0.0479, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0496 was down 3.02% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0511, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 248 PGK
2018 Average 241 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 196 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 51.62 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0495
0.0471
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 0.0482, compared to 0.0480 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0482
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0480

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 0.0091 PGK (High: 0.0483 / Low: 0.0392). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 PGK (High: 0.0496 / Low: 0.0490).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0091
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2019: 0.0493) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0479), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0014 (+2.93%).

2019 Avg (July) 0.0493
2018 Avg (July) 0.0479

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0484 0.0472 0.0476
February 0.0478 0.0469 0.0473
March 0.0493 0.0475 0.0486
April 0.0492 0.0480 0.0485
May 0.0487 0.0479 0.0484
June 0.0490 0.0483 0.0487
July 0.0496 0.0490 0.0493
August 0.0491 0.0472 0.0479
September 0.0482 0.0471 0.0477
October 0.0483 0.0475 0.0478
November 0.0483 0.0392 0.0474
December 0.0484 0.0474 0.0479