YEARLY HIGH
0.2435 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.1809 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2118 PGK

2020 NAD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the NAD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.2435. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 25, dropping to 0.1809.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0625 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2371 to the December average rate of 0.2364, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2435 was down 3.97% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2535, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,217 PGK
2019 Average 1,170 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 905 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 312.63 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2422
0.1807
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 0.2083, compared to 0.2153 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0070 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2083
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2153

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0300 PGK (High: 0.2221 / Low: 0.1921). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0104 PGK (High: 0.2093 / Low: 0.1989).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0300
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0104

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 0.0208 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0208

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.2371) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2423), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0052 (-2.16%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.2371
2019 Avg (January) 0.2423

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2435 0.2287 0.2371
February 0.2330 0.2211 0.2273
March 0.2221 0.1921 0.2066
April 0.1933 0.1809 0.1858
May 0.1997 0.1837 0.1907
June 0.2093 0.1989 0.2021
July 0.2125 0.2021 0.2073
August 0.2101 0.1980 0.2024
September 0.2165 0.2034 0.2080
October 0.2184 0.1931 0.2111
November 0.2307 0.2151 0.2264
December 0.2418 0.2292 0.2364