2018 WST to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3067 PGK

YEARLY LOW

1.2588 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2799 PGK

2018 WST to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the WST to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 1.3067. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 10, dropping to 1.2588.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0478 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2815 to the December average rate of 1.2909, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.3067 was down 1.17% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.3221, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,533 PGK

2017 Average 6,306 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 6,294 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 239.11 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.2931

1.2670

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST 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 1.2784, compared to 1.2813 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2784

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2813

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0397 PGK (High: 1.3067 / Low: 1.2669). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0116 PGK (High: 1.2861 / Low: 1.2745).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0397

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0116

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0128 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0128

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1.2815) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.2385), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0430 (+3.47%).

2018 Avg (January) 1.2815

2017 Avg (January) 1.2385

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.3067	1.2669	1.2815
February	1.3018	1.2684	1.2883
March	1.2942	1.2588	1.2755
April	1.2922	1.2652	1.2800
May	1.2855	1.2636	1.2712
June	1.2898	1.2665	1.2739
July	1.2741	1.2607	1.2691
August	1.2825	1.2706	1.2784
September	1.2861	1.2745	1.2837
October	1.2900	1.2706	1.2784
November	1.2955	1.2683	1.2871
December	1.3000	1.2830	1.2909