YEARLY HIGH
0.0652 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.0583 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0614 PGK

2020 DOP to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the DOP to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.0652. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 16, dropping to 0.0583.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0068 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0640 to the December average rate of 0.0605, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0652 was down 3.36% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0674, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 326 PGK
2019 Average 330 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 292 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34.18 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0644
0.0590
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 0.0629, compared to 0.0600 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0629
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0600

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0064 PGK (High: 0.0648 / Low: 0.0583). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 PGK (High: 0.0608 / Low: 0.0603).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0064
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0031 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0031

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.0640) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0666), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0026 (-3.97%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.0640
2019 Avg (January) 0.0666

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0652 0.0632 0.0640
February 0.0652 0.0625 0.0637
March 0.0648 0.0583 0.0635
April 0.0644 0.0628 0.0636
May 0.0636 0.0610 0.0627
June 0.0618 0.0588 0.0597
July 0.0602 0.0584 0.0594
August 0.0606 0.0592 0.0600
September 0.0606 0.0587 0.0598
October 0.0607 0.0598 0.0600
November 0.0622 0.0600 0.0604
December 0.0608 0.0603 0.0605