YEARLY HIGH
2.2969 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
2.1730 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2269 GTQ

2020 PGK to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PGK to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 2.2969. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 22, dropping to 2.1730.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1239 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2623 to the December average rate of 2.2197, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.2969 was down 16.03% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.7354, 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 11,484 GTQ
2019 Average 11,379 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 10,865 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 619.29 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.2690
2.1881
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to GTQ 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 2.2393, compared to 2.2145 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0248 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2393
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2145

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0898 GTQ (High: 2.2969 / Low: 2.2071). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0230 GTQ (High: 2.2250 / Low: 2.2020).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0898
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0230

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 0.0232 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0232

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 2.2436) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.2801), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0365 (-1.60%).

2020 Avg (March) 2.2436
2019 Avg (March) 2.2801

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2832 2.2350 2.2623
February 2.2944 2.2148 2.2464
March 2.2969 2.2071 2.2436
April 2.2601 2.2136 2.2371
May 2.2469 2.1908 2.2218
June 2.2353 2.2057 2.2247
July 2.2476 2.1877 2.2180
August 2.2230 2.1730 2.1948
September 2.2581 2.1891 2.2206
October 2.2263 2.1932 2.2191
November 2.2226 2.1885 2.2146
December 2.2250 2.2020 2.2197