YEARLY HIGH
0.1154 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.1002 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1074 PGK

2018 UYU to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UYU to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 6, valuing the pair at 0.1154. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 18, dropping to 0.1002.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0152 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1128 to the December average rate of 0.1045, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1154 was down 1.32% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1169, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 577 PGK
2017 Average 557 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 501 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 76.21 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1160
0.1000
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UYU 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 0.1111, compared to 0.1037 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0074 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1111
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1037

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0106 PGK (High: 0.1145 / Low: 0.1039). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 PGK (High: 0.1024 / Low: 0.1011).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0106
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0064 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0064

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.1147) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1130), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0017 (+1.47%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.1147
2017 Avg (April) 0.1130

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1136 0.1114 0.1128
February 0.1140 0.1110 0.1127
March 0.1145 0.1125 0.1136
April 0.1154 0.1137 0.1147
May 0.1145 0.1039 0.1083
June 0.1063 0.1031 0.1043
July 0.1077 0.1036 0.1054
August 0.1102 0.1029 0.1061
September 0.1032 0.1002 0.1013
October 0.1024 0.1011 0.1018
November 0.1044 0.1016 0.1030
December 0.1055 0.1037 0.1045