YEARLY HIGH
1231.9281 COP
YEARLY LOW
943.5131 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1063.9875 COP

2020 PGK to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PGK to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 1231.9281. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 943.5131.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 288.4150 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 973.0017 to the December average rate of 984.7430, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1231.9281 was up 0.49% compared to the 2019 peak of 1225.9163, 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 6,159,640 COP
2019 Average 4,848,131 COP
Yearly Trough Low 4,717,565 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,442,075.13 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1169.6737
955.1225
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to COP 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 1073.3395, compared to 1054.6354 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 18.7042 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1073.3395
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1054.6354

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 228.8370 COP (High: 1231.9281 / Low: 1003.0911). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 37.3068 COP (High: 1106.0000 / Low: 1068.6932).

March Spread (Volatile) ±228.8370
October Spread (Stable) ±37.3068

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 62.6779 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -62.6779

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 1131.5545) against the same month in 2019 (average: 926.7095), the exchange rate shifted by +204.8450 (+22.10%).

2020 Avg (March) 1131.5545
2019 Avg (March) 926.7095

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1011.8550 943.5131 973.0017
February 1025.3256 987.5738 1001.2398
March 1231.9281 1003.0911 1131.5545
April 1198.6297 1111.9099 1151.7944
May 1159.8872 1073.9509 1111.3201
June 1098.0752 1029.4507 1071.1267
July 1085.5639 1030.9272 1051.5906
August 1107.1126 1060.0491 1077.1308
September 1110.9735 1043.3320 1073.9493
October 1106.0000 1068.6932 1092.9776
November 1103.3612 1023.7933 1047.4209
December 1013.1683 967.4859 984.7430