2018 XPF to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0338 PGK

YEARLY LOW

0.0315 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0325 PGK

2018 XPF to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XPF to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.0338. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 0.0315.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0023 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0329 to the December average rate of 0.0321, 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 0.0338 was up 4.06% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0325, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 169 PGK

2017 Average 151 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 157 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 11.48 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0335

0.0318

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 0.0329, compared to 0.0322 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0329

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0322

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0014 PGK (High: 0.0330 / Low: 0.0315). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 PGK (High: 0.0324 / Low: 0.0320).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0014

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0333) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0282), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0051 (+18.02%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0333

2017 Avg (February) 0.0282

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0335	0.0323	0.0329
February	0.0338	0.0326	0.0333
March	0.0337	0.0330	0.0333
April	0.0338	0.0330	0.0334
May	0.0330	0.0315	0.0323
June	0.0324	0.0316	0.0320
July	0.0324	0.0320	0.0322
August	0.0325	0.0315	0.0320
September	0.0328	0.0321	0.0324
October	0.0326	0.0318	0.0323
November	0.0323	0.0316	0.0320
December	0.0325	0.0317	0.0321