YEARLY HIGH
2.0875 PGK
YEARLY LOW
1.9571 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0371 PGK

2020 AZN to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AZN to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 29, valuing the pair at 2.0875. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 9, dropping to 1.9571.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1304 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9988 to the December average rate of 2.0654, 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 2.0875 was up 3.06% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.0255, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,437 PGK
2019 Average 9,937 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 9,785 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 651.87 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.0731
1.9918
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 2.0169, compared to 2.0572 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0403 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0169
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0572

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.0704 PGK (High: 2.0275 / Low: 1.9571). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0172 PGK (High: 2.0789 / Low: 2.0617).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0704
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0172

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 0.0098 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0098

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2020: 2.0598) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.9933), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0665 (+3.33%).

2020 Avg (October) 2.0598
2019 Avg (October) 1.9933

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0226 1.9853 1.9988
February 2.0275 1.9571 1.9986
March 2.0468 1.9983 2.0133
April 2.0455 2.0059 2.0241
May 2.0617 2.0147 2.0351
June 2.0480 2.0235 2.0316
July 2.0672 2.0103 2.0385
August 2.0751 2.0338 2.0616
September 2.0808 2.0176 2.0518
October 2.0875 2.0527 2.0598
November 2.0860 2.0587 2.0663
December 2.0789 2.0617 2.0654