YEARLY HIGH
62.6819 GYD
YEARLY LOW
58.8319 GYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
60.2914 GYD

2020 PGK to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PGK to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 9, valuing the pair at 62.6819. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 16, dropping to 58.8319.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.8500 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 61.3805 to the December average rate of 59.5194, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 62.6819 was down 15.38% compared to the 2019 peak of 74.0754, 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 313,410 GYD
2019 Average 308,770 GYD
Yearly Trough Low 294,160 GYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,249.79 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

61.5735
59.2573
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to GYD 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 60.8663, compared to 59.7164 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1499 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 60.8663
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 59.7164

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 2.1754 GYD (High: 62.6819 / Low: 60.5065). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6064 GYD (High: 59.7066 / Low: 59.1002).

February Spread (Volatile) ±2.1754
December Spread (Stable) ±0.6064

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 0.6849 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6849

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 61.3776) against the same month in 2019 (average: 62.0860), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7084 (-1.14%).

2020 Avg (February) 61.3776
2019 Avg (February) 62.0860

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 61.9163 60.5716 61.3805
February 62.6819 60.5065 61.3776
March 61.5055 60.1570 60.9489
April 61.1702 59.9569 60.6653
May 61.0329 59.5802 60.3608
June 60.7014 60.0020 60.4650
July 61.0587 59.4032 60.2586
August 60.4011 58.9575 59.5737
September 60.7599 59.0366 59.8542
October 59.8357 58.8540 59.6423
November 59.6353 58.8319 59.4503
December 59.7066 59.1002 59.5194