YEARLY HIGH
11.6380 PGK
YEARLY LOW
10.8954 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.3061 PGK

2020 KWD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KWD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 11.6380. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 10.8954.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7426 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.2125 to the December average rate of 11.5338, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 11.6380 was up 2.39% compared to the 2019 peak of 11.3661, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 58,190 PGK
2019 Average 55,674 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 54,477 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,712.86 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

11.5799
11.0267
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD 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 11.1620, compared to 11.4503 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2883 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.1620
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.4503

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.4733 PGK (High: 11.3687 / Low: 10.8954). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1426 PGK (High: 11.6380 / Low: 11.4954).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.4733
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1426

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0669 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0669

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 11.5338) against the same month in 2019 (average: 11.2276), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3062 (+2.73%).

2020 Avg (December) 11.5338
2019 Avg (December) 11.2276

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.3451 11.1184 11.2125
February 11.3533 10.9521 11.1527
March 11.3687 10.8954 11.0857
April 11.1999 10.9717 11.0728
May 11.3714 11.0857 11.2136
June 11.3307 11.1877 11.2344
July 11.5008 11.1679 11.2964
August 11.5602 11.3233 11.4805
September 11.5621 11.2247 11.4178
October 11.6197 11.4108 11.4631
November 11.6288 11.4521 11.5100
December 11.6380 11.4954 11.5338