YEARLY HIGH
5.4190 PGK
YEARLY LOW
4.9213 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.1685 PGK

2024 XDR to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the XDR to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 1, valuing the pair at 5.4190. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 4.9213.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4977 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.9854 to the December average rate of 5.3027, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 5.4190 was up 6.95% compared to the 2023 peak of 5.0669, 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 27,095 PGK
2023 Average 24,034 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 24,607 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,488.36 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

5.3774
4.9498
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 5.0576, compared to 5.2794 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2217 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.0576
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.2794

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was August, with a trading range of 0.1879 PGK (High: 5.3265 / Low: 5.1387). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0715 PGK (High: 5.1557 / Low: 5.0842).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1879
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0715

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0270 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0270

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2024: 5.3147) against the same month in 2023 (average: 4.8678), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4469 (+9.18%).

2024 Avg (October) 5.3147
2023 Avg (October) 4.8678

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.0745 4.9213 4.9854
February 5.0681 4.9351 5.0077
March 5.1097 4.9525 5.0516
April 5.0881 4.9839 5.0471
May 5.1557 5.0842 5.1262
June 5.1678 5.0546 5.1278
July 5.2119 5.0649 5.1563
August 5.3265 5.1387 5.2464
September 5.3974 5.2817 5.3417
October 5.4190 5.2564 5.3147
November 5.3788 5.2439 5.3144
December 5.3330 5.1951 5.3027