2021 PGK to CAD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PGK based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |