YEARLY HIGH
0.0192 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.0173 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0178 PGK

2021 LKR to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LKR to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0192. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.0173.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0019 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0185 to the December average rate of 0.0174, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0192 was down 0.44% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0193, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 96 PGK
2020 Average 94 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 87 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9.38 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

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LKR 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 0.0180, compared to 0.0176 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0180
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0176

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.0014 PGK (High: 0.0192 / Low: 0.0178). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 PGK (High: 0.0176 / Low: 0.0174).

January Spread (Volatile) Âą0.0014
November Spread (Stable) Âą0.0002

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.0185) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0188), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0003 (-1.60%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.0185
2020 Avg (January) 0.0188

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Month High Low Average
January 0.0192 0.0178 0.0185
February 0.0183 0.0179 0.0182
March 0.0182 0.0177 0.0179
April 0.0184 0.0175 0.0179
May 0.0180 0.0177 0.0179
June 0.0180 0.0176 0.0178
July 0.0179 0.0175 0.0176
August 0.0178 0.0176 0.0177
September 0.0178 0.0175 0.0176
October 0.0178 0.0174 0.0176
November 0.0176 0.0174 0.0174
December 0.0176 0.0173 0.0174