YEARLY HIGH
0.3674 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.3398 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3553 CAD

2021 PGK to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PGK to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 0.3674. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 24, dropping to 0.3398.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0276 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3603 to the December average rate of 0.3626, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.3674 was down 13.73% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.4259, 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 1,837 CAD
2020 Average 1,934 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 1,699 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 137.81 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.3645
0.3417
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to CAD 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 0.3532, compared to 0.3575 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0043 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3532
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3575

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was July, with a trading range of 0.0179 CAD (High: 0.3639 / Low: 0.3460). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0074 CAD (High: 0.3634 / Low: 0.3560).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0179
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0074

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0097 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0097

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.3626) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.3643), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0016 (-0.44%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.3626
2020 Avg (December) 0.3643

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3634 0.3560 0.3603
February 0.3646 0.3542 0.3589
March 0.3604 0.3511 0.3560
April 0.3568 0.3478 0.3533
May 0.3496 0.3398 0.3436
June 0.3561 0.3403 0.3471
July 0.3639 0.3460 0.3561
August 0.3655 0.3519 0.3568
September 0.3643 0.3525 0.3596
October 0.3587 0.3500 0.3528
November 0.3624 0.3517 0.3569
December 0.3674 0.3578 0.3626