2020 PGK to GMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

15.3364 GMD

YEARLY LOW

14.5643 GMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

14.8439 GMD

2020 PGK to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PGK to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 9, valuing the pair at 15.3364. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 29, dropping to 14.5643.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7721 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.0404 to the December average rate of 14.7194, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 15.3364 was down 15.94% compared to the 2019 peak of 18.2439, 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 76,682 GMD

2019 Average 74,037 GMD

Yearly Trough Low 72,821 GMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,860.72 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

15.0728

14.6838

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to GMD 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 14.9059, compared to 14.7820 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1239 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.9059

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.7820

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.5308 GMD (High: 15.3364 / Low: 14.8056). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1291 GMD (High: 14.7521 / Low: 14.6231).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.5308

December Spread (Stable) ±0.1291

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1494 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1494

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 14.9981) against the same month in 2019 (average: 14.7206), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2775 (+1.88%).

2020 Avg (February) 14.9981

2019 Avg (February) 14.7206

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	15.1811	14.8511	15.0404
February	15.3364	14.8056	14.9981
March	14.9883	14.6184	14.8572
April	14.9341	14.6449	14.7996
May	14.9449	14.6581	14.8224
June	15.0073	14.7707	14.9177
July	15.1351	14.7214	14.9129
August	14.9603	14.6625	14.7635
September	15.0582	14.5968	14.8205
October	14.8155	14.5643	14.7593
November	14.7789	14.5716	14.7162
December	14.7521	14.6231	14.7194