YEARLY HIGH
0.5402 AWG
YEARLY LOW
0.5065 AWG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5191 AWG

2020 PGK to AWG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PGK to AWG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 9, valuing the pair at 0.5402. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 29, dropping to 0.5065.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0337 AWG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5290 to the December average rate of 0.5119, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.5402 was down 15.61% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.6401, 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 2,701 AWG
2019 Average 2,661 AWG
Yearly Trough Low 2,532 AWG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 168.70 AWG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.5308
0.5099
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to AWG 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 0.5243, compared to 0.5140 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0103 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5243
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5140

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.0188 AWG (High: 0.5402 / Low: 0.5215). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0042 AWG (High: 0.5128 / Low: 0.5086).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0188
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0042

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0058 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0058

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 0.5290) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.5348), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0058 (-1.08%).

2020 Avg (February) 0.5290
2019 Avg (February) 0.5348

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5325 0.5227 0.5290
February 0.5402 0.5215 0.5290
March 0.5291 0.5166 0.5252
April 0.5271 0.5169 0.5224
May 0.5248 0.5128 0.5195
June 0.5225 0.5163 0.5204
July 0.5261 0.5115 0.5187
August 0.5199 0.5095 0.5129
September 0.5240 0.5081 0.5153
October 0.5151 0.5065 0.5133
November 0.5136 0.5068 0.5117
December 0.5128 0.5086 0.5119