YEARLY HIGH
6491.8025 STD
YEARLY LOW
6092.9053 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
6284.5500 STD

2018 PGK to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PGK to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 16, valuing the pair at 6491.8025. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 6092.9053.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 398.8972 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6266.2150 to the December average rate of 6252.8099, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 6491.8025 was down 12.49% compared to the 2017 peak of 7418.7157, 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 32,459,012 STD
2017 Average 34,062,673 STD
Yearly Trough Low 30,464,526 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,994,485.77 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

6446.9722
6114.5053
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to STD 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 6252.1207, compared to 6316.9793 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 64.8587 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6252.1207
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6316.9793

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 237.4492 STD (High: 6479.0510 / Low: 6241.6018). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 44.4499 STD (High: 6319.4933 / Low: 6275.0435).

May Spread (Volatile) ±237.4492
October Spread (Stable) ±44.4499

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 95.1880 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -95.1880

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 6419.2666) against the same month in 2017 (average: 6849.9295), the exchange rate shifted by -430.6629 (-6.29%).

2018 Avg (June) 6419.2666
2017 Avg (June) 6849.9295

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6364.0408 6140.9152 6266.2150
February 6271.3586 6092.9053 6171.0270
March 6240.4509 6107.1476 6169.7423
April 6180.8961 6099.5798 6142.2109
May 6479.0510 6241.6018 6344.2622
June 6491.8025 6340.7318 6419.2666
July 6430.2643 6347.4439 6384.6716
August 6391.2590 6340.7445 6361.1397
September 6380.6711 6323.2483 6334.8502
October 6319.4933 6275.0435 6298.2510
November 6318.3555 6245.0807 6270.1537
December 6285.6374 6205.9551 6252.8099