YEARLY HIGH
3.4893 PGK
YEARLY LOW
3.2339 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.3610 PGK

2018 CHF to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CHF to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 19, valuing the pair at 3.4893. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 9, dropping to 3.2339.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2555 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.3548 to the December average rate of 3.3930, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.4893 was up 2.31% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.4104, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 17,447 PGK
2017 Average 16,208 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 16,169 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,277.31 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.4598
3.2575
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF 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 3.3550, compared to 3.3669 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0119 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.3550
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.3669

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.1707 PGK (High: 3.4566 / Low: 3.2859). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0485 PGK (High: 3.3291 / Low: 3.2806).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1707
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0485

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0770 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0770

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 3.4430) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.1564), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2866 (+9.08%).

2018 Avg (February) 3.4430
2017 Avg (February) 3.1564

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.4566 3.2859 3.3548
February 3.4893 3.3827 3.4430
March 3.4412 3.3589 3.4012
April 3.4027 3.2885 3.3514
May 3.3371 3.2339 3.2744
June 3.3570 3.2629 3.3054
July 3.3291 3.2806 3.3063
August 3.4240 3.3065 3.3465
September 3.4678 3.3799 3.4307
October 3.3973 3.3261 3.3701
November 3.3919 3.3222 3.3549
December 3.4477 3.3554 3.3930