YEARLY HIGH
0.3244 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.0000 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0361 PGK

2018 VEF to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the VEF to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.3244. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 2, dropping to 0.0000.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3244 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3190 to the December average rate of 0.0000, the exchange rate registered a net change of -100.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3244 was down 1.53% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3294, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,622 PGK
2017 Average 1,579 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 0 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,621.88 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3509
-0.0319
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF 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 0.0722, compared to 0.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0722 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0722
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.3238 PGK (High: 0.3239 / Low: 0.0001). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 PGK (High: 0.0000 / Low: 0.0000).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.3238
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2051 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2051

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.3190) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3180), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0010 (+0.31%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.3190
2017 Avg (January) 0.3180

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3244 0.3063 0.3190
February 0.3239 0.0001 0.1139
March 0.0001 0.0001 0.0001
April 0.0001 0.0000 0.0001
May 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
June 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
July 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
August 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
September 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
October 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
November 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
December 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000