2020 PGK to BTN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

22.3852 BTN

YEARLY LOW

20.5722 BTN

YEARLY AVERAGE

21.3580 BTN

2020 PGK to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PGK to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 22.3852. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 20.5722.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8131 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.9333 to the December average rate of 20.9385, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 22.3852 was down 12.18% compared to the 2019 peak of 25.4899, 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 111,926 BTN

2019 Average 103,985 BTN

Yearly Trough Low 102,861 BTN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,065.46 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

22.2105

20.8172

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to BTN 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 21.5716, compared to 21.1444 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4273 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.5716

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.1444

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.1817 BTN (High: 22.2535 / Low: 21.0718). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3701 BTN (High: 21.3022 / Low: 20.9321).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.1817

November Spread (Stable) ±0.3701

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.3488 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3488

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 22.0944) against the same month in 2019 (average: 20.5983), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4962 (+7.26%).

2020 Avg (April) 22.0944

2019 Avg (April) 20.5983

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	21.1297	20.5722	20.9333
February	21.3893	20.6293	21.0026
March	22.2535	21.0718	21.6821
April	22.3852	21.8483	22.0944
May	22.0470	21.5110	21.8205
June	22.0939	21.6687	21.8968
July	21.9327	21.2579	21.5923
August	21.6139	20.7741	21.2435
September	21.4053	20.5808	21.0151
October	21.2520	20.8077	20.9702
November	21.3022	20.9321	21.1065
December	21.0557	20.6404	20.9385