YEARLY HIGH
1.7642 PGK
YEARLY LOW
1.6530 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7213 PGK

2020 BZD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BZD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 16, valuing the pair at 1.7642. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 9, dropping to 1.6530.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1112 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6882 to the December average rate of 1.7443, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.7642 was up 3.02% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.7125, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,821 PGK
2019 Average 8,396 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 8,265 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 555.87 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.7513
1.6822
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BZD 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 1.7047, compared to 1.7380 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0333 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7047
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7380

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.0595 PGK (High: 1.7125 / Low: 1.6530). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0153 PGK (High: 1.7562 / Low: 1.7409).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0595
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0153

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0100 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0100

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 1.7456) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.6812), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0644 (+3.83%).

2020 Avg (November) 1.7456
2019 Avg (November) 1.6812

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7086 1.6763 1.6882
February 1.7125 1.6530 1.6880
March 1.7337 1.6885 1.7037
April 1.7410 1.6950 1.7127
May 1.7414 1.7015 1.7194
June 1.7291 1.7096 1.7160
July 1.7462 1.6985 1.7221
August 1.7579 1.7269 1.7430
September 1.7580 1.7044 1.7330
October 1.7597 1.7337 1.7399
November 1.7642 1.7380 1.7456
December 1.7562 1.7409 1.7443