YEARLY HIGH
0.0424 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.0343 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0372 PGK

2021 ARS to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the ARS to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0424. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.0343.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0081 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0411 to the December average rate of 0.0347, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0424 was down 26.47% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0576, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 212 PGK
2020 Average 248 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 171 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 40.46 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0418
0.0340
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 0.0388, compared to 0.0357 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0388
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0357

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.0019 PGK (High: 0.0424 / Low: 0.0405). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 PGK (High: 0.0353 / Low: 0.0348).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0019
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.0411) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0568), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0157 (-27.57%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.0411
2020 Avg (January) 0.0568

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0424 0.0405 0.0411
February 0.0403 0.0393 0.0399
March 0.0393 0.0383 0.0388
April 0.0389 0.0378 0.0382
May 0.0380 0.0371 0.0375
June 0.0375 0.0367 0.0370
July 0.0372 0.0363 0.0365
August 0.0367 0.0359 0.0364
September 0.0363 0.0357 0.0359
October 0.0360 0.0353 0.0356
November 0.0353 0.0348 0.0351
December 0.0350 0.0343 0.0347