2019 WST to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3093 PGK

YEARLY LOW

1.0533 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2869 PGK

2019 WST to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the WST to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 1.3093. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 1.0533.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2560 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2884 to the December average rate of 1.2910, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.3093 was up 0.20% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.3067, 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 6,547 PGK

2018 Average 6,399 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 5,267 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,280.02 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.2947

1.2772

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 1.2898, compared to 1.2841 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0058 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2898

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2841

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 0.2511 PGK (High: 1.3045 / Low: 1.0533). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0132 PGK (High: 1.2968 / Low: 1.2836).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2511

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0132

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0067 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0067

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 1.2910) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.2909), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.01%).

2019 Avg (December) 1.2910

2018 Avg (December) 1.2909

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2994	1.2781	1.2884
February	1.2968	1.2836	1.2904
March	1.2989	1.2841	1.2932
April	1.3003	1.2790	1.2925
May	1.2931	1.2788	1.2858
June	1.2967	1.2818	1.2885
July	1.3016	1.2764	1.2896
August	1.3005	1.2538	1.2830
September	1.3007	1.2650	1.2819
October	1.2928	1.2644	1.2802
November	1.3045	1.0533	1.2787
December	1.3093	1.2757	1.2910