YEARLY HIGH
0.0420 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.0409 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0415 PGK

2021 BDT to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BDT to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0420. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 0.0409.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0011 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0417 to the December average rate of 0.0411, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0420 was up 0.17% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0419, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 210 PGK
2020 Average 204 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 204 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.61 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0418
0.0410
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT 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 0.0417, compared to 0.0413 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0417
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0413

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was August, with a trading range of 0.0008 PGK (High: 0.0420 / Low: 0.0412). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 PGK (High: 0.0420 / Low: 0.0416).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.0417) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0401), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0015 (+3.85%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.0417
2020 Avg (January) 0.0401

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0420 0.0415 0.0417
February 0.0420 0.0415 0.0417
March 0.0419 0.0415 0.0417
April 0.0420 0.0416 0.0418
May 0.0420 0.0414 0.0416
June 0.0420 0.0413 0.0416
July 0.0420 0.0412 0.0414
August 0.0420 0.0412 0.0416
September 0.0417 0.0411 0.0413
October 0.0416 0.0410 0.0412
November 0.0415 0.0409 0.0411
December 0.0415 0.0409 0.0411