YEARLY HIGH
1.7869 PGK
YEARLY LOW
1.7475 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7643 PGK

2021 BBD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BBD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 1.7869. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 23, dropping to 1.7475.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0394 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7664 to the December average rate of 1.7649, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.7869 was up 0.56% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.7769, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,934 PGK
2020 Average 8,671 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 8,738 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 196.96 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.7707
1.7553
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 1.7663, compared to 1.7624 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0039 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7663
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7624

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was July, with a trading range of 0.0325 PGK (High: 1.7800 / Low: 1.7475). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0192 PGK (High: 1.7782 / Low: 1.7590).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0325
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0192

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0059 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0059

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 1.7664) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.7015), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0650 (+3.82%).

2021 Avg (January) 1.7664
2020 Avg (January) 1.7015

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7869 1.7575 1.7664
February 1.7810 1.7588 1.7689
March 1.7782 1.7590 1.7659
April 1.7798 1.7595 1.7694
May 1.7826 1.7558 1.7647
June 1.7800 1.7500 1.7625
July 1.7800 1.7475 1.7566
August 1.7782 1.7541 1.7660
September 1.7783 1.7546 1.7615
October 1.7783 1.7543 1.7633
November 1.7777 1.7551 1.7621
December 1.7775 1.7550 1.7649