2021 BBD to PGK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BBD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |