YEARLY HIGH
0.2308 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.2154 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2248 PGK

2020 MVR to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MVR to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 29, valuing the pair at 0.2308. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 9, dropping to 0.2154.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0154 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2202 to the December average rate of 0.2281, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2308 was up 3.15% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2237, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,154 PGK
2019 Average 1,095 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 1,077 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 76.96 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2292
0.2194
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MVR 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 0.2223, compared to 0.2273 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0051 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2223
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2273

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.0079 PGK (High: 0.2233 / Low: 0.2154). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 PGK (High: 0.2298 / Low: 0.2276).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0079
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2020: 0.2276) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2201), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0075 (+3.41%).

2020 Avg (October) 0.2276
2019 Avg (October) 0.2201

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2227 0.2186 0.2202
February 0.2233 0.2154 0.2202
March 0.2246 0.2194 0.2219
April 0.2260 0.2216 0.2235
May 0.2272 0.2213 0.2239
June 0.2262 0.2226 0.2240
July 0.2285 0.2221 0.2253
August 0.2293 0.2247 0.2278
September 0.2300 0.2231 0.2268
October 0.2308 0.2267 0.2276
November 0.2305 0.2274 0.2284
December 0.2298 0.2276 0.2281