2020 CAD to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.7803 PGK

YEARLY LOW

2.3482 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.5881 PGK

2020 CAD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CAD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 2.7803. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 2.3482.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4321 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6020 to the December average rate of 2.7454, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.7803 was up 5.89% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.6255, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,901 PGK

2019 Average 12,751 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 11,741 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,160.42 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.7747

2.4225

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 2.5174, compared to 2.6589 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1415 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5174

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6589

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.2269 PGK (High: 2.5751 / Low: 2.3482). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0591 PGK (High: 2.7803 / Low: 2.7212).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2269

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0591

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1007 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 2.7454) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.5884), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1570 (+6.07%).

2020 Avg (December) 2.7454

2019 Avg (December) 2.5884

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.6413	2.5533	2.6020
February	2.6038	2.5030	2.5616
March	2.5751	2.3482	2.4609
April	2.4973	2.4038	2.4519
May	2.5375	2.4082	2.4765
June	2.5975	2.5170	2.5514
July	2.6303	2.5362	2.5690
August	2.7058	2.5948	2.6511
September	2.7060	2.5895	2.6430
October	2.6863	2.6265	2.6549
November	2.7161	2.6247	2.6899
December	2.7803	2.7212	2.7454