2020 PGK to HNL Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 PGK to HNL Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the PGK to HNL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 7.4867. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 6.8379.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6488 HNL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.2840 to the December average rate of 6.8946, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 7.4867 was down 14.45% compared to the 2019 peak of 8.7516, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PGK based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
PGK to HNL Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 7.2469, compared to 7.0213 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2256 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was January, with a trading range of 0.3526 HNL (High: 7.4867 / Low: 7.1341). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0852 HNL (High: 6.9231 / Low: 6.8379).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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 0.1250 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 7.2840) against the same month in 2019 (average: 7.2633), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0206 (+0.28%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.4867 | 7.1341 | 7.2840 |
| February | 7.4387 | 7.1340 | 7.2945 |
| March | 7.3216 | 7.1228 | 7.2578 |
| April | 7.3007 | 7.1530 | 7.2293 |
| May | 7.2974 | 7.1021 | 7.2073 |
| June | 7.2511 | 7.1507 | 7.2088 |
| July | 7.2783 | 7.0734 | 7.1695 |
| August | 7.1695 | 6.9574 | 7.0445 |
| September | 7.2198 | 6.9572 | 7.0739 |
| October | 7.0452 | 6.9321 | 7.0084 |
| November | 7.0100 | 6.8480 | 6.9371 |
| December | 6.9231 | 6.8379 | 6.8946 |