YEARLY HIGH
0.1270 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.1109 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1209 PGK

2018 UAH to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UAH to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 0.1270. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 0.1109.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0160 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1132 to the December average rate of 0.1214, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1270 was up 0.30% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1266, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 635 PGK
2017 Average 600 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 555 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 80.16 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1259
0.1120
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UAH 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 0.1213, compared to 0.1206 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1213
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1206

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0055 PGK (High: 0.1228 / Low: 0.1173). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 PGK (High: 0.1185 / Low: 0.1167).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0055
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0044 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0044

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 0.1247) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1223), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0024 (+2.00%).

2018 Avg (June) 0.1247
2017 Avg (June) 0.1223

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1160 0.1109 0.1132
February 0.1205 0.1154 0.1185
March 0.1243 0.1196 0.1226
April 0.1252 0.1217 0.1241
May 0.1259 0.1236 0.1247
June 0.1270 0.1233 0.1247
July 0.1256 0.1225 0.1246
August 0.1228 0.1173 0.1203
September 0.1185 0.1167 0.1179
October 0.1203 0.1180 0.1192
November 0.1219 0.1184 0.1202
December 0.1238 0.1194 0.1214