YEARLY HIGH
53.4374 DJF
YEARLY LOW
50.1207 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
51.3410 DJF

2020 PGK to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PGK to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 9, valuing the pair at 53.4374. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 16, dropping to 50.1207.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.3167 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 52.3164 to the December average rate of 50.6299, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 53.4374 was down 15.61% compared to the 2019 peak of 63.3203, 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 267,187 DJF
2019 Average 262,991 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 250,603 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,583.51 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

52.4958
50.4389
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to DJF 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 51.8496, compared to 50.8323 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0173 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 51.8496
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 50.8323

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 1.8712 DJF (High: 53.4374 / Low: 51.5662). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4324 DJF (High: 50.7220 / Low: 50.2896).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.8712
December Spread (Stable) ±0.4324

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.5806 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5806

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 52.3244) against the same month in 2019 (average: 52.8938), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5694 (-1.08%).

2020 Avg (February) 52.3244
2019 Avg (February) 52.8938

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 52.6775 51.6912 52.3164
February 53.4374 51.5662 52.3244
March 52.3215 51.0813 51.9393
April 52.1230 51.1134 51.6617
May 51.8950 50.7123 51.3833
June 51.6836 51.0663 51.4726
July 52.0234 50.5780 51.2981
August 51.4080 50.2429 50.7174
September 51.8195 50.2373 50.9693
October 50.9417 50.2387 50.7687
November 50.7989 50.1207 50.6103
December 50.7220 50.2896 50.6299