YEARLY HIGH
1.7244 PGK
YEARLY LOW
1.4420 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6012 PGK

2020 FJD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the FJD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 1.7244. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 1.4420.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2824 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5710 to the December average rate of 1.7097, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.7244 was down 7.23% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.8587, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,622 PGK
2019 Average 7,851 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 7,210 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,411.91 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.7299
1.4883
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FJD 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 1.5460, compared to 1.6563 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1103 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5460
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6563

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1261 PGK (High: 1.5681 / Low: 1.4420). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0307 PGK (High: 1.7244 / Low: 1.6936).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1261
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0307

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0367 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0367

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 1.7097) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.5730), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1368 (+8.70%).

2020 Avg (December) 1.7097
2019 Avg (December) 1.5730

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5982 1.5432 1.5710
February 1.5736 1.5194 1.5452
March 1.5681 1.4420 1.5084
April 1.5578 1.4859 1.5164
May 1.5772 1.5224 1.5468
June 1.6129 1.5718 1.5883
July 1.6541 1.5893 1.6164
August 1.6783 1.6266 1.6495
September 1.6800 1.6146 1.6448
October 1.6664 1.6306 1.6439
November 1.7018 1.6352 1.6734
December 1.7244 1.6936 1.7097