2018 XAF to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0061 PGK

YEARLY LOW

0.0057 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0059 PGK

2018 XAF to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XAF to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.0061. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 0.0057.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0004 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0060 to the December average rate of 0.0058, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0061 was up 4.06% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0059, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 31 PGK

2017 Average 27 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 29 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.09 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0061

0.0058

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF 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 0.0060, compared to 0.0059 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0060

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0059

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0003 PGK (High: 0.0060 / Low: 0.0057). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 PGK (High: 0.0059 / Low: 0.0058).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0061) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0051), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0009 (+18.12%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0061

2017 Avg (February) 0.0051

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0061	0.0059	0.0060
February	0.0061	0.0059	0.0061
March	0.0061	0.0060	0.0061
April	0.0061	0.0060	0.0061
May	0.0060	0.0057	0.0059
June	0.0059	0.0058	0.0058
July	0.0059	0.0058	0.0059
August	0.0059	0.0057	0.0058
September	0.0060	0.0058	0.0059
October	0.0059	0.0058	0.0059
November	0.0059	0.0057	0.0058
December	0.0059	0.0058	0.0058