YEARLY HIGH
0.6260 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.5896 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6087 BBD

2018 PGK to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PGK to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 16, valuing the pair at 0.6260. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.5896.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0364 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6206 to the December average rate of 0.5941, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.6260 was down 2.11% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.6395, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,130 BBD
2017 Average 3,135 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 2,948 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 181.78 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.6245
0.5913
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to BBD 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 0.6171, compared to 0.6002 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0169 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6171
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6002

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0120 BBD (High: 0.6150 / Low: 0.6030). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0038 BBD (High: 0.5993 / Low: 0.5955).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0120
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0038

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0048 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0048

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.6217) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.6324), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0107 (-1.69%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.6217
2017 Avg (February) 0.6324

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6245 0.6157 0.6206
February 0.6260 0.6159 0.6217
March 0.6260 0.6140 0.6204
April 0.6203 0.6132 0.6161
May 0.6151 0.6080 0.6125
June 0.6150 0.6030 0.6112
July 0.6107 0.6067 0.6084
August 0.6081 0.6024 0.6044
September 0.6062 0.6008 0.6019
October 0.5993 0.5955 0.5970
November 0.6003 0.5933 0.5957
December 0.5972 0.5896 0.5941