YEARLY HIGH
0.0250 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.0202 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0213 PGK

2021 LRD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LRD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 0.0250. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 4, dropping to 0.0202.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0048 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0210 to the December average rate of 0.0248, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0250 was up 10.39% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0227, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 125 PGK
2020 Average 91 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 101 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24.03 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

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LRD 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 0.0206, compared to 0.0221 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0206
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0221

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was October, with a trading range of 0.0028 PGK (High: 0.0233 / Low: 0.0206). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 PGK (High: 0.0205 / Low: 0.0202).

October Spread (Volatile) Âą0.0028
March Spread (Stable) Âą0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.0248) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0218), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0029 (+13.52%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.0248
2020 Avg (December) 0.0218

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January 0.0218 0.0207 0.0210
February 0.0207 0.0203 0.0205
March 0.0205 0.0202 0.0203
April 0.0206 0.0204 0.0205
May 0.0207 0.0204 0.0205
June 0.0208 0.0204 0.0206
July 0.0208 0.0204 0.0205
August 0.0207 0.0204 0.0206
September 0.0207 0.0204 0.0205
October 0.0233 0.0206 0.0217
November 0.0249 0.0234 0.0243
December 0.0250 0.0243 0.0248