YEARLY HIGH
49.4309 LRD
YEARLY LOW
39.9427 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
47.1244 LRD

2021 PGK to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PGK to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 4, valuing the pair at 49.4309. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 39.9427.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.4882 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 47.6342 to the December average rate of 40.3959, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 49.4309 was down 15.97% compared to the 2020 peak of 58.8247, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 247,154 LRD
2020 Average 276,518 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 199,713 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 47,441.10 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

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PGK to LRD 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 48.6093, compared to 45.6395 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.9698 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 48.6093
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 45.6395

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was October, with a trading range of 5.7282 LRD (High: 48.5854 / Low: 42.8571). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5332 LRD (High: 49.4309 / Low: 48.8977).

October Spread (Volatile) Âą5.7282
March Spread (Stable) Âą0.5332

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 5.1153 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.1153

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 49.1482) against the same month in 2020 (average: 57.6970), the exchange rate shifted by -8.5489 (-14.82%).

2021 Avg (March) 49.1482
2020 Avg (March) 57.6970

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January 48.4152 45.9550 47.6342
February 49.1756 48.3734 48.7807
March 49.4309 48.8977 49.1482
April 49.0051 48.4672 48.7819
May 48.9058 48.2584 48.6803
June 48.9714 48.1612 48.6306
July 49.0987 48.1682 48.8391
August 48.9846 48.2578 48.6137
September 48.9468 48.3198 48.6803
October 48.5854 42.8571 46.2118
November 42.6713 40.0946 41.0965
December 41.1702 39.9427 40.3959