YEARLY HIGH
0.0430 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.0412 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0417 PGK

2021 KGS to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KGS to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0430. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 15, dropping to 0.0412.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0017 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0423 to the December average rate of 0.0416, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0430 was down 13.27% compared to the 2020 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 215 PGK
2020 Average 226 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 206 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.63 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0423
0.0414
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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 0.0418, compared to 0.0416 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0418
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0416

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.0010 PGK (High: 0.0430 / Low: 0.0420). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 PGK (High: 0.0419 / Low: 0.0415).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.0423) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0489), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0066 (-13.56%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.0423
2020 Avg (January) 0.0489

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0430 0.0420 0.0423
February 0.0422 0.0417 0.0420
March 0.0419 0.0415 0.0417
April 0.0420 0.0415 0.0417
May 0.0423 0.0415 0.0418
June 0.0421 0.0414 0.0417
July 0.0421 0.0412 0.0415
August 0.0420 0.0414 0.0417
September 0.0420 0.0414 0.0416
October 0.0419 0.0414 0.0416
November 0.0419 0.0414 0.0416
December 0.0419 0.0414 0.0416