YEARLY HIGH
1.6996 BRL
YEARLY LOW
1.1728 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4850 BRL

2020 PGK to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PGK to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 15, valuing the pair at 1.6996. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1.1728.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5268 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2172 to the December average rate of 1.4634, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.6996 was up 13.90% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.4922, 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 8,498 BRL
2019 Average 5,831 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 5,864 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,633.91 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.6599
1.1770
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to BRL 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 1.4309, compared to 1.5392 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1083 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4309
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5392

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.2079 BRL (High: 1.5118 / Low: 1.3039). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0584 BRL (High: 1.6373 / Low: 1.5789).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2079
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0584

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1177 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1177

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2020: 1.6196) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.1852), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4345 (+36.66%).

2020 Avg (May) 1.6196
2019 Avg (May) 1.1852

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2670 1.1728 1.2172
February 1.3158 1.2309 1.2776
March 1.5118 1.3039 1.4258
April 1.6317 1.4672 1.5430
May 1.6996 1.5191 1.6196
June 1.5904 1.3937 1.5019
July 1.5546 1.4644 1.5246
August 1.6091 1.5008 1.5519
September 1.6136 1.4909 1.5456
October 1.6373 1.5789 1.6054
November 1.6385 1.5059 1.5441
December 1.4945 1.4285 1.4634