2020 KGS to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0495 PGK

YEARLY LOW

0.0402 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0452 PGK

2020 KGS to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KGS to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.0495. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 11, dropping to 0.0402.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0093 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0489 to the December average rate of 0.0421, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0495 was up 0.05% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0495, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 248 PGK

2019 Average 245 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 201 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 46.51 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0496

0.0412

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KGS 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 0.0466, compared to 0.0437 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0466

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0437

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0063 PGK (High: 0.0493 / Low: 0.0431). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 PGK (High: 0.0495 / Low: 0.0485).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0063

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0036 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0036

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 0.0487) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0490), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0003 (-0.56%).

2020 Avg (February) 0.0487

2019 Avg (February) 0.0490

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0495	0.0485	0.0489
February	0.0495	0.0477	0.0487
March	0.0493	0.0431	0.0471
April	0.0462	0.0402	0.0435
May	0.0476	0.0435	0.0453
June	0.0473	0.0458	0.0464
July	0.0457	0.0442	0.0449
August	0.0458	0.0447	0.0453
September	0.0453	0.0435	0.0443
October	0.0445	0.0431	0.0437
November	0.0429	0.0414	0.0419
December	0.0436	0.0414	0.0421