YEARLY HIGH
0.0313 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.0299 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0305 PGK

2018 VUV to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the VUV to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.0313. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 2, dropping to 0.0299.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0014 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0306 to the December average rate of 0.0304, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0313 was up 0.36% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0312, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 156 PGK
2017 Average 149 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 150 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.80 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0307
0.0301
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VUV 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 0.0305, compared to 0.0304 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0305
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0304

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0011 PGK (High: 0.0313 / Low: 0.0302). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 PGK (High: 0.0307 / Low: 0.0304).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0011
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0307) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0295), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0012 (+3.96%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0307
2017 Avg (February) 0.0295

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0312 0.0302 0.0306
February 0.0313 0.0302 0.0307
March 0.0309 0.0302 0.0306
April 0.0310 0.0303 0.0307
May 0.0307 0.0299 0.0303
June 0.0308 0.0300 0.0304
July 0.0305 0.0301 0.0303
August 0.0306 0.0303 0.0305
September 0.0307 0.0304 0.0306
October 0.0308 0.0300 0.0302
November 0.0306 0.0299 0.0303
December 0.0308 0.0302 0.0304