YEARLY HIGH
0.0343 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.0304 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0325 PGK

2020 JPY to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the JPY to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.0343. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 9, dropping to 0.0304.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0039 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0312 to the December average rate of 0.0339, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0343 was up 5.80% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0324, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 17,141 PGK
2019 Average 15,523 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 15,198 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,943.29 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0342
0.0307
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY 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 0.0317, compared to 0.0333 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0317
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0333

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0028 PGK (High: 0.0334 / Low: 0.0306). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 PGK (High: 0.0343 / Low: 0.0337).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0028
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.0339) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0312), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0027 (+8.54%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.0339
2019 Avg (December) 0.0312

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0317 0.0308 0.0312
February 0.0318 0.0304 0.0310
March 0.0334 0.0306 0.0318
April 0.0325 0.0314 0.0320
May 0.0327 0.0320 0.0323
June 0.0327 0.0315 0.0321
July 0.0335 0.0321 0.0325
August 0.0335 0.0327 0.0331
September 0.0336 0.0324 0.0331
October 0.0340 0.0330 0.0333
November 0.0342 0.0333 0.0337
December 0.0343 0.0337 0.0339