YEARLY HIGH
1.9744 PGK
YEARLY LOW
1.8511 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9267 PGK

2020 AWG to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AWG to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 29, valuing the pair at 1.9744. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 9, dropping to 1.8511.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1233 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8905 to the December average rate of 1.9535, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.9744 was up 3.06% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.9158, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,872 PGK
2019 Average 9,397 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 9,255 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 616.56 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.9608
1.8839
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 1.9076, compared to 1.9458 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0381 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9076
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9458

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.0666 PGK (High: 1.9177 / Low: 1.8511). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0163 PGK (High: 1.9663 / Low: 1.9500).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0666
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0163

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0093 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0093

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2020: 1.9482) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.8853), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0629 (+3.34%).

2020 Avg (October) 1.9482
2019 Avg (October) 1.8853

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9131 1.8778 1.8905
February 1.9177 1.8511 1.8903
March 1.9359 1.8900 1.9042
April 1.9347 1.8972 1.9145
May 1.9500 1.9056 1.9248
June 1.9370 1.9139 1.9215
July 1.9552 1.9009 1.9280
August 1.9627 1.9236 1.9499
September 1.9681 1.9083 1.9406
October 1.9744 1.9415 1.9482
November 1.9730 1.9472 1.9544
December 1.9663 1.9500 1.9535