YEARLY HIGH
2.6403 PGK
YEARLY LOW
2.3732 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5009 PGK

2020 LYD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LYD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 2.6403. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 9, dropping to 2.3732.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2671 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4312 to the December average rate of 2.6148, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.6403 was up 7.35% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.4595, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,201 PGK
2019 Average 12,098 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 11,866 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,335.36 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.6346
2.3968
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD 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 2.4394, compared to 2.5623 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1229 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4394
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5623

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1119 PGK (High: 2.5039 / Low: 2.3920). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0374 PGK (High: 2.4877 / Low: 2.4504).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1119
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0374

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0146 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0146

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 2.6148) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.4303), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1845 (+7.59%).

2020 Avg (December) 2.6148
2019 Avg (December) 2.4303

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4666 2.4057 2.4312
February 2.4687 2.3732 2.4166
March 2.5039 2.3920 2.4409
April 2.4620 2.4067 2.4372
May 2.4718 2.4155 2.4437
June 2.4877 2.4504 2.4667
July 2.5467 2.4571 2.4937
August 2.5825 2.5217 2.5607
September 2.5914 2.4982 2.5539
October 2.5970 2.5455 2.5638
November 2.6097 2.5584 2.5870
December 2.6403 2.6000 2.6148