2024 TOP to PGK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2024.
2024 TOP to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024
During 2024, the TOP to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 1, valuing the pair at 1.7124. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 1.5636.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1488 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5851 to the December average rate of 1.6883, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 1.7124 was up 5.55% compared to the 2023 peak of 1.6224, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 TOP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.
TOP to PGK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1.6116, compared to 1.6746 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0630 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2024 was January, with a trading range of 0.0633 PGK (High: 1.6268 / Low: 1.5636). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0241 PGK (High: 1.6920 / Low: 1.6679).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0083 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2024: 1.6803) against the same month in 2023 (average: 1.5462), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1341 (+8.68%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.6268 | 1.5636 | 1.5851 |
| February | 1.6148 | 1.5718 | 1.5935 |
| March | 1.6210 | 1.5719 | 1.6039 |
| April | 1.6222 | 1.5766 | 1.6029 |
| May | 1.6521 | 1.6160 | 1.6376 |
| June | 1.6590 | 1.6264 | 1.6468 |
| July | 1.6614 | 1.6269 | 1.6478 |
| August | 1.6935 | 1.6310 | 1.6609 |
| September | 1.7056 | 1.6679 | 1.6886 |
| October | 1.7124 | 1.6606 | 1.6803 |
| November | 1.6920 | 1.6679 | 1.6817 |
| December | 1.6966 | 1.6657 | 1.6883 |