2020 HTG to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0565 PGK

YEARLY LOW

0.0307 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0385 PGK

2020 HTG to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the HTG to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 22, valuing the pair at 0.0565. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 0.0307.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0258 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0347 to the December average rate of 0.0503, the exchange rate registered a net change of 45.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0565 was up 29.61% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0436, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 283 PGK

2019 Average 188 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 153 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 129.19 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0577

0.0290

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HTG 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 0.0344, compared to 0.0426 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0082 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0344

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0426

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 0.0055 PGK (High: 0.0538 / Low: 0.0483). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 PGK (High: 0.0317 / Low: 0.0308).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0055

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0045 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0045

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2020: 0.0553) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0353), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0199 (+56.48%).

2020 Avg (October) 0.0553

2019 Avg (October) 0.0353

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0360	0.0340	0.0347
February	0.0385	0.0332	0.0349
March	0.0385	0.0357	0.0364
April	0.0367	0.0351	0.0357
May	0.0331	0.0320	0.0326
June	0.0325	0.0316	0.0320
July	0.0319	0.0309	0.0315
August	0.0317	0.0308	0.0314
September	0.0336	0.0307	0.0323
October	0.0565	0.0524	0.0553
November	0.0561	0.0532	0.0548
December	0.0538	0.0483	0.0503