YEARLY HIGH
0.2270 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.2108 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2194 PGK

2020 EGP to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the EGP to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 16, valuing the pair at 0.2270. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 0.2108.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0161 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2141 to the December average rate of 0.2241, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2270 was up 5.61% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2149, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,135 PGK
2019 Average 1,007 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 1,054 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 80.54 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2258
0.2129
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 0.2170, compared to 0.2218 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0048 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2170
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2218

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.0087 PGK (High: 0.2199 / Low: 0.2112). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 PGK (High: 0.2254 / Low: 0.2230).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0087
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0059 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0059

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 0.2248) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2101), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0147 (+6.98%).

2020 Avg (November) 0.2248
2019 Avg (November) 0.2101

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2171 0.2108 0.2141
February 0.2199 0.2112 0.2170
March 0.2219 0.2160 0.2185
April 0.2206 0.2165 0.2186
May 0.2220 0.2179 0.2198
June 0.2182 0.2127 0.2140
July 0.2202 0.2138 0.2168
August 0.2225 0.2174 0.2202
September 0.2247 0.2180 0.2214
October 0.2264 0.2223 0.2232
November 0.2270 0.2230 0.2248
December 0.2254 0.2230 0.2241