YEARLY HIGH
0.4042 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.3554 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3775 AUD

2021 PGK to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PGK to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 3, valuing the pair at 0.4042. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 0.3554.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0488 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3668 to the December average rate of 0.3961, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.4042 was down 20.93% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.5112, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,021 AUD
2020 Average 2,096 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 1,777 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 244.17 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.3992
0.3613
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to AUD 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 0.3671, compared to 0.3879 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0208 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3671
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3879

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0200 AUD (High: 0.3979 / Low: 0.3779). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0081 AUD (High: 0.3687 / Low: 0.3606).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0200
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0081

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0047 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0047

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.3961) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.3773), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0188 (+4.98%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.3961
2020 Avg (December) 0.3773

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3721 0.3616 0.3668
February 0.3740 0.3554 0.3645
March 0.3740 0.3621 0.3675
April 0.3719 0.3622 0.3672
May 0.3687 0.3606 0.3652
June 0.3821 0.3634 0.3716
July 0.3890 0.3730 0.3834
August 0.3986 0.3816 0.3879
September 0.3941 0.3782 0.3878
October 0.3906 0.3763 0.3831
November 0.3979 0.3779 0.3891
December 0.4042 0.3892 0.3961