2020 AUD to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.7249 PGK

YEARLY LOW

1.9562 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.3960 PGK

2020 AUD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AUD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 2.7249. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 1.9562.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7687 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3365 to the December average rate of 2.6511, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.7249 was up 10.82% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.4589, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,625 PGK

2019 Average 11,764 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 9,781 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,843.69 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.7031

2.0791

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 2.2581, compared to 2.5339 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2758 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2581

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5339

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.3167 PGK (High: 2.2729 / Low: 1.9562). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0706 PGK (High: 2.5345 / Low: 2.4638).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3167

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0706

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1359 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1359

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 2.6511) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.3481), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3030 (+12.90%).

2020 Avg (December) 2.6511

2019 Avg (December) 2.3481

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.4061	2.2626	2.3365
February	2.3174	2.2162	2.2670
March	2.2729	1.9562	2.1311
April	2.2712	2.0491	2.1717
May	2.3245	2.1998	2.2574
June	2.4307	2.3511	2.3851
July	2.5192	2.3826	2.4385
August	2.6029	2.4843	2.5285
September	2.6038	2.4492	2.5240
October	2.5345	2.4638	2.4999
November	2.6045	2.4589	2.5614
December	2.7249	2.5978	2.6511