2018 XCD to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2551 PGK

YEARLY LOW

1.1822 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2161 PGK

2018 XCD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XCD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 1.2551. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 10, dropping to 1.1822.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0729 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1925 to the December average rate of 1.2457, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.2551 was up 3.10% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.2173, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,276 PGK

2017 Average 5,901 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 5,911 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 364.47 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.2513

1.1848

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 1.1993, compared to 1.2330 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0337 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1993

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2330

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0240 PGK (High: 1.2274 / Low: 1.2034). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0078 PGK (High: 1.2428 / Low: 1.2349).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0240

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0078

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 1.2457) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.1904), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0554 (+4.65%).

2018 Avg (December) 1.2457

2017 Avg (December) 1.1904

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2019	1.1850	1.1925
February	1.2015	1.1822	1.1903
March	1.2053	1.1822	1.1929
April	1.2069	1.1929	1.2011
May	1.2172	1.2031	1.2082
June	1.2274	1.2034	1.2108
July	1.2197	1.2119	1.2165
August	1.2284	1.2170	1.2244
September	1.2318	1.2207	1.2296
October	1.2428	1.2349	1.2395
November	1.2472	1.2328	1.2423
December	1.2551	1.2392	1.2457