YEARLY HIGH
2.8138 PGK
YEARLY LOW
2.4738 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6515 PGK

2021 AUD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the AUD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 2.8138. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 3, dropping to 2.4738.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3399 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7260 to the December average rate of 2.5252, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2.8138 was up 3.26% compared to the 2020 peak of 2.7249, 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 14,069 PGK
2020 Average 11,983 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 12,369 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,699.60 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

2.7663
2.5033
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 2.7243, compared to 2.5787 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1456 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7243
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5787

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was February, with a trading range of 0.1401 PGK (High: 2.8138 / Low: 2.6737). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0607 PGK (High: 2.7729 / Low: 2.7122).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1401
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0607

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0831 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0831

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2021: 2.7444) against the same month in 2020 (average: 2.2670), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4774 (+21.06%).

2021 Avg (February) 2.7444
2020 Avg (February) 2.2670

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.7655 2.6878 2.7260
February 2.8138 2.6737 2.7444
March 2.7614 2.6736 2.7212
April 2.7609 2.6886 2.7236
May 2.7729 2.7122 2.7386
June 2.7515 2.6173 2.6919
July 2.6807 2.5710 2.6088
August 2.6203 2.5088 2.5785
September 2.6443 2.5374 2.5788
October 2.6573 2.5598 2.6106
November 2.6461 2.5133 2.5703
December 2.5692 2.4738 2.5252