YEARLY HIGH
0.3350 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.2965 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3186 PGK

2021 BWP to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BWP to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 7, valuing the pair at 0.3350. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.2965.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0385 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3220 to the December average rate of 0.3010, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.3350 was up 2.25% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.3276, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,675 PGK
2020 Average 1,517 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 1,482 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 192.63 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.3317
0.2982
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 0.3248, compared to 0.3124 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0124 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3248
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3124

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 0.0140 PGK (High: 0.3245 / Low: 0.3105). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0073 PGK (High: 0.3038 / Low: 0.2965).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0140
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0073

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0095 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0095

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 0.3289) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.2955), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0334 (+11.30%).

2021 Avg (June) 0.3289
2020 Avg (June) 0.2955

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3306 0.3183 0.3220
February 0.3300 0.3204 0.3247
March 0.3230 0.3145 0.3196
April 0.3286 0.3191 0.3249
May 0.3345 0.3228 0.3284
June 0.3350 0.3226 0.3289
July 0.3286 0.3149 0.3194
August 0.3222 0.3108 0.3171
September 0.3245 0.3105 0.3182
October 0.3164 0.3089 0.3135
November 0.3103 0.2975 0.3050
December 0.3038 0.2965 0.3010