YEARLY HIGH
0.0170 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.0160 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0166 PGK

2020 GYD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GYD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 16, valuing the pair at 0.0170. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 9, dropping to 0.0160.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0010 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0163 to the December average rate of 0.0168, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0170 was up 2.54% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0166, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 85 PGK
2019 Average 81 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 80 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.22 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0169
0.0162
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD 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 0.0164, compared to 0.0167 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0164
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0167

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.0006 PGK (High: 0.0165 / Low: 0.0160). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 PGK (High: 0.0169 / Low: 0.0167).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 0.0168) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0162), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+3.66%).

2020 Avg (November) 0.0168
2019 Avg (November) 0.0162

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0165 0.0162 0.0163
February 0.0165 0.0160 0.0163
March 0.0166 0.0163 0.0164
April 0.0167 0.0163 0.0165
May 0.0168 0.0164 0.0166
June 0.0167 0.0165 0.0165
July 0.0168 0.0164 0.0166
August 0.0170 0.0166 0.0168
September 0.0169 0.0165 0.0167
October 0.0170 0.0167 0.0168
November 0.0170 0.0168 0.0168
December 0.0169 0.0167 0.0168