2021 PGK to BTN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

21.7436 BTN

YEARLY LOW

20.3418 BTN

YEARLY AVERAGE

20.9324 BTN

2021 PGK to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PGK to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 21.7436. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 27, dropping to 20.3418.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4018 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.6947 to the December average rate of 21.3348, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 21.7436 was down 2.87% compared to the 2020 peak of 22.3852, 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 108,718 BTN

2020 Average 106,790 BTN

Yearly Trough Low 101,709 BTN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,009.19 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

21.4139

20.4647

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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 20.7396, compared to 21.1252 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3856 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.7396

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.1252

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.7513 BTN (High: 21.7436 / Low: 20.9923). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3096 BTN (High: 20.8427 / Low: 20.5331).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.7513

January Spread (Stable) ±0.3096

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2575 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2575

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 21.3348) against the same month in 2020 (average: 20.9385), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3962 (+1.89%).

2021 Avg (December) 21.3348

2020 Avg (December) 20.9385

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	20.8427	20.5331	20.6947
February	20.7153	20.3418	20.5438
March	20.8429	20.4528	20.5822
April	21.3535	20.6524	21.0021
May	21.0905	20.4513	20.7445
June	21.1862	20.5551	20.8704
July	21.3285	20.8678	21.1948
August	21.1775	20.7806	20.9986
September	21.0751	20.5394	20.8719
October	21.3737	20.9697	21.2293
November	21.3027	20.9235	21.1220
December	21.7436	20.9923	21.3348