YEARLY HIGH
4.7472 PGK
YEARLY LOW
3.8650 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.6825 PGK

2019 XDR to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the XDR to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 4.7472. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 3.8650.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8823 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.6991 to the December average rate of 4.7005, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 4.7472 was up 0.16% compared to the 2018 peak of 4.7395, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 23,736 PGK
2018 Average 23,295 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 19,325 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,411.30 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

4.7123
4.6440
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 4.6974, compared to 4.6676 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0298 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.6974
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.6676

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 0.8774 PGK (High: 4.7424 / Low: 3.8650). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0303 PGK (High: 4.6997 / Low: 4.6694).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.8774
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0303

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0212 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0212

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 4.7005) against the same month in 2018 (average: 4.6835), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0170 (+0.36%).

2019 Avg (December) 4.7005
2018 Avg (December) 4.6835

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.7371 4.6813 4.6991
February 4.7134 4.6772 4.6967
March 4.7232 4.6885 4.7066
April 4.7305 4.6662 4.6972
May 4.6997 4.6694 4.6850
June 4.7251 4.6624 4.6999
July 4.7141 4.6430 4.6787
August 4.7209 4.5783 4.6611
September 4.7139 4.6083 4.6497
October 4.7093 4.6232 4.6568
November 4.7424 3.8650 4.6586
December 4.7472 4.6705 4.7005