YEARLY HIGH
1.3642 PGK
YEARLY LOW
1.1261 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2525 PGK

2018 TND to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TND to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 22, valuing the pair at 1.3642. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 1.1261.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2380 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3181 to the December average rate of 1.1445, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.3642 was down 5.03% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.4364, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,821 PGK
2017 Average 6,626 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 5,631 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,190.21 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.3629
1.1246
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TND 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 1.3167, compared to 1.1882 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1284 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3167
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1882

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0666 PGK (High: 1.3350 / Low: 1.2684). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0204 PGK (High: 1.2039 / Low: 1.1835).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0666
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0204

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0415 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0415

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 1.3416) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.3868), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0452 (-3.26%).

2018 Avg (March) 1.3416
2017 Avg (March) 1.3868

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3442 1.2889 1.3181
February 1.3639 1.3207 1.3431
March 1.3642 1.3196 1.3416
April 1.3609 1.3070 1.3371
May 1.3350 1.2684 1.2956
June 1.2939 1.2471 1.2645
July 1.2618 1.2215 1.2470
August 1.2237 1.1909 1.2058
September 1.2039 1.1835 1.1957
October 1.1922 1.1643 1.1799
November 1.1726 1.1464 1.1566
December 1.1587 1.1261 1.1445