YEARLY HIGH
2.1514 PGK
YEARLY LOW
1.8895 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9521 PGK

2020 ANG to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ANG to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 2.1514. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 1.8895.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2618 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0427 to the December average rate of 1.9588, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.1514 was up 5.02% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.0486, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,757 PGK
2019 Average 9,428 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 9,448 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,309.04 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.0554
1.9031
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ANG 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 1.9529, compared to 1.9512 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9529
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9512

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.2618 PGK (High: 2.1514 / Low: 1.8895). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0171 PGK (High: 1.9721 / Low: 1.9550).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2618
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0171

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0649 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0649

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 1.9777) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.8687), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1090 (+5.83%).

2020 Avg (February) 1.9777
2019 Avg (February) 1.8687

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1199 2.0067 2.0427
February 2.1514 1.8895 1.9777
March 1.9370 1.9013 1.9158
April 1.9452 1.9083 1.9235
May 1.9556 1.9107 1.9308
June 1.9417 1.9199 1.9270
July 1.9608 1.9074 1.9335
August 1.9740 1.9289 1.9554
September 1.9741 1.9139 1.9460
October 1.9800 1.9469 1.9537
November 1.9811 1.9517 1.9598
December 1.9721 1.9550 1.9588