YEARLY HIGH
0.3696 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.3486 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3594 PGK

2018 TJS to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TJS to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 6, valuing the pair at 0.3696. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 29, dropping to 0.3486.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0210 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3654 to the December average rate of 0.3573, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3696 was down 8.96% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4060, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,848 PGK
2017 Average 1,859 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 1,743 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 105.08 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3681
0.3500
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TJS 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 0.3644, compared to 0.3545 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0099 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3644
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3545

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0113 PGK (High: 0.3690 / Low: 0.3576). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 PGK (High: 0.3567 / Low: 0.3540).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0113
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0067 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0067

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.3666) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3713), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0047 (-1.28%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.3666
2017 Avg (April) 0.3713

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3669 0.3628 0.3654
February 0.3676 0.3620 0.3646
March 0.3686 0.3621 0.3655
April 0.3696 0.3639 0.3666
May 0.3675 0.3621 0.3638
June 0.3690 0.3576 0.3603
July 0.3587 0.3486 0.3536
August 0.3524 0.3491 0.3515
September 0.3531 0.3499 0.3526
October 0.3567 0.3540 0.3556
November 0.3580 0.3536 0.3565
December 0.3596 0.3556 0.3573