YEARLY HIGH
5.0126 PGK
YEARLY LOW
4.6995 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.8916 PGK

2020 JOD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the JOD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 29, valuing the pair at 5.0126. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 9, dropping to 4.6995.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3131 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.7997 to the December average rate of 4.9601, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 5.0126 was up 3.06% compared to the 2019 peak of 4.8637, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 25,063 PGK
2019 Average 23,860 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 23,497 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,565.32 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

4.9781
4.7832
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JOD 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 4.8431, compared to 4.9401 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0970 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.8431
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.9401

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.1692 PGK (High: 4.8686 / Low: 4.6995). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0413 PGK (High: 4.9919 / Low: 4.9506).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1692
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0413

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0235 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0235

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2020: 4.9461) against the same month in 2019 (average: 4.7884), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1577 (+3.29%).

2020 Avg (October) 4.9461
2019 Avg (October) 4.7884

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.8569 4.7673 4.7997
February 4.8686 4.6995 4.7995
March 4.9149 4.7984 4.8345
April 4.9118 4.8166 4.8602
May 4.9506 4.8344 4.8867
June 4.9177 4.8548 4.8781
July 4.9639 4.8272 4.8950
August 4.9828 4.8836 4.9504
September 4.9966 4.8449 4.9269
October 5.0126 4.9292 4.9461
November 5.0091 4.9436 4.9619
December 4.9919 4.9506 4.9601