YEARLY HIGH
1152.9337 COP
YEARLY LOW
959.4589 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1060.7642 COP

2021 PGK to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PGK to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 1152.9337. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 959.4589.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 193.4747 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 988.0791 to the December average rate of 1125.1150, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1152.9337 was down 6.41% compared to the 2020 peak of 1231.9281, 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 5,764,668 COP
2020 Average 5,320,445 COP
Yearly Trough Low 4,797,295 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 967,373.57 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1138.8186
974.3756
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 1025.2948, compared to 1096.2335 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 70.9387 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1025.2948
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1096.2335

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 78.6740 COP (High: 1144.7965 / Low: 1066.1225). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 28.7992 COP (High: 1096.4610 / Low: 1067.6618).

November Spread (Volatile) ±78.6740
September Spread (Stable) ±28.7992

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 14.5946 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -14.5946

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 1125.1150) against the same month in 2020 (average: 984.7430), the exchange rate shifted by +140.3720 (+14.25%).

2021 Avg (December) 1125.1150
2020 Avg (December) 984.7430

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1025.6271 959.4589 988.0791
February 1018.4831 982.7676 1004.7779
March 1059.9274 999.8594 1022.7952
April 1057.7018 1013.1931 1029.6869
May 1091.5638 1035.1658 1058.7360
June 1077.2569 1018.0277 1047.6939
July 1112.8741 1055.2145 1089.2831
August 1138.6177 1080.9797 1099.7035
September 1096.4610 1067.6618 1085.1089
October 1082.3409 1046.3889 1070.8303
November 1144.7965 1066.1225 1107.3603
December 1152.9337 1097.5293 1125.1150