2020 PEN to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0399 PGK

YEARLY LOW

0.9549 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9929 PGK

2020 PEN to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PEN to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 1.0399. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 0.9549.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0849 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0233 to the December average rate of 0.9766, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.0399 was down 0.00% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.0399, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,199 PGK

2019 Average 5,071 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 4,775 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 424.61 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.0281

0.9703

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 1.0055, compared to 0.9804 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0251 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0055

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9804

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0625 PGK (High: 1.0174 / Low: 0.9549). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0124 PGK (High: 0.9820 / Low: 0.9696).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0625

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0124

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0206 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0206

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 1.0233) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.0062), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0171 (+1.70%).

2020 Avg (January) 1.0233

2019 Avg (January) 1.0062

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0399	0.9985	1.0233
February	1.0199	0.9855	1.0035
March	1.0174	0.9549	0.9829
April	1.0325	0.9883	1.0134
May	1.0292	1.0017	1.0142
June	1.0170	0.9761	0.9955
July	1.0012	0.9683	0.9869
August	0.9993	0.9677	0.9859
September	1.0008	0.9612	0.9825
October	0.9816	0.9661	0.9753
November	0.9850	0.9620	0.9751
December	0.9820	0.9696	0.9766