YEARLY HIGH
0.2144 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.1853 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2013 PGK

2020 MDL to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MDL to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 2, valuing the pair at 0.2144. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 4, dropping to 0.1853.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0291 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1959 to the December average rate of 0.2045, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2144 was up 7.42% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1996, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,072 PGK
2019 Average 966 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 926 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 145.58 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2144
0.1879
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 0.1952, compared to 0.2074 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0122 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1952
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2074

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.0115 PGK (High: 0.1968 / Low: 0.1853). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 PGK (High: 0.2092 / Low: 0.2059).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0115
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0040 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0040

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2020: 0.2101) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1920), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0182 (+9.47%).

2020 Avg (September) 0.2101
2019 Avg (September) 0.1920

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2001 0.1915 0.1959
February 0.1991 0.1904 0.1938
March 0.2003 0.1901 0.1941
April 0.1968 0.1853 0.1901
May 0.2000 0.1916 0.1959
June 0.2043 0.1986 0.2016
July 0.2108 0.1998 0.2048
August 0.2143 0.2093 0.2122
September 0.2144 0.2072 0.2101
October 0.2092 0.2059 0.2074
November 0.2087 0.2041 0.2055
December 0.2065 0.2030 0.2045